In an instant, a spherical blue barrier, hundreds of meters in size, enveloped the entire arena.
The torrential rain was kept out.
At the same time, water began to accumulate at a visible rate at the bottom of the blue spherical barrier. Before long, it rose to a height of about five meters and continued to rise rapidly.
Everyone's eyes lit up and they exclaimed in surprise. Many people took out their phones, turned on the video and photo functions, and pointed them at the scene.
"Shui Xixing has cast a water barrier!" On the commentary stage, Nefertis's eyes lit up as she said, "The water barrier is an upgraded version of the water domain. Based on the water domain, it can also trap targets in the air. Unless it is destroyed by absolute force, even pets with teleportation and spatial movement abilities cannot escape the water barrier!"
As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and added:
"But as a dual-attribute super-tier skill of water and superpower, it is one of the most energy-consuming super-tier skills. Even if Shui Xixing wins the game after casting the water barrier, she probably won't have much energy left to play the next round."
“It’s right that Xia Huo isn’t thinking about the next round,” Auror said. “She’s already lost two rounds in a row, and she hasn’t even forced out Qiao Sang’s second pet yet. The key is to find a way to win this round.”
He paused, then continued:
"However, the two major characteristics of the Underworld Lord, namely, mutual destruction and life borrowing, have not yet been activated. Even if Shui Xixing casts the water barrier, it will still be difficult for him to win this game."
"The Yin Bell?"
Yin Zhongsi exclaimed curiously, indicating that if teleportation and spatial movement couldn't get them out of the water barrier, then shadow penetration couldn't either?
Nephthys said:
"Shadow Penetration can certainly be used to escape the water barrier by entering another world. To some extent, Shadow Penetration is definitely the nemesis of all kinds of barrier skills. However, Xia Huo made Shui Xixing use this move in the current situation, so I believe there should be a way to keep the Underworld Lord inside the water barrier."
On the field, inside the spherical blue barrier.
The embodiment of water transformed into a stream, quickly flowing through the air to behind Little Treasure Hunter, and swung its fist.
Just as it was about to attack Little Treasure Hunter, the Giant Nether Ring Monarch appeared out of thin air, grabbed its arm, and squeezed hard.
"Bang!"
With a deafening roar, the giant Water Star's arm exploded instantly.
Countless water droplets splashed everywhere, but the next second, the bursting water droplets seemed to be attracted by something and re-condensed on the broken arm of the giant Water-Hidden Star.
Even without rainfall, the speed at which the Water Avatar recovers will increase within the water barrier... Qiao Sang looked at the figure in mid-air that had regained its footing, his brows furrowing slightly.
Little Treasure Hunter should be able to cross the water barrier using Shadow Penetration. I wonder what the opponent is planning to do next, using such an energy-consuming skill...
In the blink of an eye, the azure water had already filled half of the water barrier.
Above the water level, the giant Water Star, while reassembling its broken arm, opened its mouth towards the direction of Little Treasure Hunter, and a blue energy containing terrifying power instantly condensed deep in its throat.
But before the energy could be fully released, the giant Netherworld Lord condensed a huge black energy ball and slammed it heavily onto its head.
With a loud bang, the giant Watery Star's head exploded.
But just like the previously broken arm, the splashing water quickly gathered back onto its head.
At this moment, the water level within the barrier reached the position of the giant Netherworld Lord.
The giant Netherworld Lord glanced down and was about to move when it seemed to be controlled by some force and could not move.
Mizuki, who had somehow moved to a higher position, was looking at it with blue eyes.
Suddenly, Shui Xixing sensed something and instantly disappeared.
Two dark shadows, like black silk, flashed past it from behind, passing where it had been.
At this moment, the water within the barrier had already swallowed up a small portion of the dark demonic shadow.
Freed from its restraints, the shadowy figure tried to move.
But just then, the giant Water Star, whose head had been partially restored, swung its fist and smashed it hard.
"boom!"
Caught off guard, the giant Netherworld Lord was blasted into the water.
The moment the water completely submerged it, the giant Hades Monarch vanished.
"Looking around~"
High in the sky, Little Treasure Hunt withdrew its shadow and looked left and right, trying to find Shui Xixing's figure.
Just then, the voice of his own beast tamer reached his ears: "Water."
Little Treasure Hunter immediately looked down at the rising water.
The water inside the aquatic barrier is a deep blue color, so clear that even when pets are fighting inside, they can still see it clearly.
Soon, the little treasure hunter located Shui Xi Xing, who had moved into the water.
Little Treasure Hunter could still hear the sounds... Qiao Sang's brain started working subconsciously.
A perfect-level water barrier can isolate external sounds, but Little Treasure Hunter can hear it, which means that the proficiency of the water barrier has not yet reached the perfect level...
With this level of proficiency, Xiao Xunbao could definitely pass through the barrier using Shadow Penetration. Even if Xia Huo occasionally got carried away during the match, he wouldn't be so reckless as to let Shui Xixing use a skill that would almost deplete her energy and still fail to trap Xiao Xunbao, knowing that Xiao Xunbao could use Shadow Penetration...
Unless the other side has some way of trapping Little Treasure Hunter inside the barrier...
But what can be done...?
Qiao Sang quickly reviewed all the information about Shui Xi Xing in his mind, but unfortunately found nothing.
If you can't think of anything, then give it a try!
Thinking of this, Qiao Sang spoke up:
"out!"
Upon hearing his beast tamer's voice, Little Treasure Hunter immediately activated his energy.
A deep black hole appeared before it.
Just as Little Treasure was about to float in, Water Star appeared out of thin air in front of the black hole, blocking its path, its eyes glowing blue.
In an instant, tons of gravity descended.
"Search!"
The little treasure hunter was "slapped" down.
However, just as it was about to fall into the water, it teleported away and reappeared in another location.
"The Lord of the Underworld wanted to leave the water barrier through Shadow Penetration! But Water Star prevented it from leaving with gravity!" Nephthys announced loudly from the commentary platform.
Is the plan to use a battle to stop Little Treasure Hunter from leaving the barrier...? Qiao Sang pondered for a moment, but a vague feeling remained that something was amiss.
After two rounds of battle, the opponent should have a better understanding of Xiao Xunbao's strength. Even if they can temporarily stop Xiao Xunbao's path through battle, they should understand that they cannot stop him once he is determined to leave the barrier.
After all, Little Treasure Hunter's reaction speed and mobility are top-notch among pets of the same level, and it also has a substitute that is almost like its own body to attract fire. It should be able to float into the black hole before the water completely fills the barrier.
In the blink of an eye, another black hole appeared in front of Little Treasure Hunter in another location.
A water avatar resembling Mizuki suddenly appeared beside it, swinging its fist downwards.
Little Treasure Hunter teleported to a higher position.
At the same time, a black hole appeared in front of us.
Shui Xixing reappeared in front of the black hole, blocking Xiao Xunbao's path.
Little Treasure Hunter teleported once again.
This time, before the black hole even appeared, ripples suddenly spread across the water below. As the ripples spread outwards, hundreds of surging water columns suddenly rose up, instantly reaching a height of over a hundred meters, and frantically attacked Little Treasure Hunter.
"Search!"
Little Treasure Hunter had to stop using Shadow Penetration and move between the surging water columns.
At first, Little Treasure Hunter was a little cautious, but when he realized that his speed was enough to dodge the water jets, he got more and more excited as he dodged.
"Little Treasure Hunter." Qiao Sang noticed that it was having a bit too much fun, and her lips twitched as she called out.
"Search!"
Little Treasure Hunter's expression quickly turned serious. He teleported away to avoid a water column that was coming straight at him.
It appeared in a place that was briefly unaffected, its eyes glowing purple.
The next second, hundreds of abyssal black holes appeared in the air at the same time.
This... Everyone and all the pets stared wide-eyed.
On the commentary stage, Auror exclaimed in shock, "With this level of shadow penetration, could it be that the Shadow Penetration of the Netherworld Lord has reached the profound level?!"
High in the sky, Little Treasure Hunter gave the middle finger to the distant Water Star, then turned around and prepared to float into the nearest black hole.
A jet of water struck directly at that moment.
Little Treasure Hunter teleported to a location dozens of meters away and drifted towards one of the black holes.
Shui Xixing appeared out of thin air in front of the black hole, her eyes glowing blue.
A tremendous force of gravity suddenly descended.
With a "bang," Little Treasure Hunter was "slapped" directly into the water.
Upon seeing this, Xia Huo did not show any joy. Instead, he was taken aback, then realized something and looked up.
Outside the barrier, a black hole had appeared at some unknown time.
"Looking around~"
Little Treasure Hunter appeared outside the black hole, grinned at those below, revealing two rows of exceptionally white teeth.
Meanwhile, the Lord of the Underworld, who had been "slapped" into the water, disappeared.
Another stand-in... Xia Huo wasn't surprised at all.
She stared intently at the little treasure hunter outside the barrier, issuing no commands and showing no anger at being fooled.
"The Lord of the Netherworld escaped the water barrier using Shadow Penetration!" Nefertis announced from the commentary booth. "As expected, the Lord of the Netherworld attacked by Water Star was a substitute again!"
“Actually, you need to be careful after the Lord of the Underworld teleports, because the one that appears again later might be a substitute,” Auror said.
“That’s right,” Nephthys analyzed. “I think the reason why the Lord of the Underworld cast so many black holes is to make it easier for his main body to hide and pass through them.”
"The Yin Bell".
"The Yin Bell".
Yin Zhongsi thought for a moment, then called out twice, indicating that his true form might not have gone in stealthily. After all, the Underworld Lord was so dark that if one didn't keep a close eye on him, he might not be able to see him even when he appeared in front of the black hole.
"Now that the Netherworld Lord has left the water barrier, I wonder how Xia Huo will cope," Auror remarked. "The current situation is not good for her."
Something's not right, something's really not right... Qiao Sang looked at Shui Xixing inside the barrier, then at Xia Huo in the distance, and felt that something was off.
The opponent is, after all, a student of the Flame Class. It's impossible that they would let Shui Xixing exhaust her energy to unleash a super-level skill knowing that Xiao Xunbao has Shadow Penetration, and then have no follow-up means to leave the opponent behind.
Where exactly did the problem lie...?
All the information about Shuixi Star flashed through Qiao Sang's mind again.
Her gaze was directed beyond the barrier.
At this moment, the torrential rain was still pouring down.
Countless raindrops pelted down on Little Treasure Hunter.
A water barrier wouldn't be cast without reason. Since the opponent cast it, they must have a way to trap Little Treasure Hunter inside... Is it a teleportation skill...? Teleportation requires contact, and spatial movement requires the target not to move around freely. Neither should Shui Xixing be able to do that...
She remembered that Shui Xixing still had some teleportation skills left...
Qiao Sang's brain was working at high speed.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck me.
She knew what Mizuhisa was planning to do!
...
In the audience, everyone and their pets witnessed the Netherworld Lord move outside the water barrier using shadow penetration, and they couldn't help but discuss it:
"The Lord of the Underworld is too insidious; it was another substitute who was attacked."
"What do you mean by insidious? This is called being cunning and having brains. Even if you bring other pets with decoys, they wouldn't be able to pass for the real thing."
"This is truly the first time I've ever seen a Stand that's so effective."
"The Lord of the Underworld's substitute is too unpredictable. How can we possibly identify it?"
"It feels like you need a special skill to identify the true form, or the ability to see through the invisibility of ghost-type pets."
"The Lord of the Underworld Ring has now moved outside the water barrier. Shui Xixing expended so much energy to create the water barrier, but it still couldn't hold the Lord of the Underworld Ring. It's probably doomed."
"Let's see, Xia Huo should still have a way."
Suddenly, someone spoke up: "I remember that Shui Xixing can also exchange spirit bodies, right? Do you think it might directly use the spirit body exchange to transfer its position with the Underworld Lord?"
Spirit Body Exchange, a high-level superpower skill, allows you to identify one attribute from all your attributes as your spirit body. Once identified, you can exchange positions with an opponent of the same attribute as your spirit body, as well as with any object containing the same attribute.
Previously, Shui Xixing had used the technique of spirit body swapping to switch places with the rainwater outside the spatial blockade.
"Impossible," the person next to him said. "The Spirit Body Exchange skill requires determining the attribute of the spirit body at the beginner level. I remember that Xia Huo's Shui Xixing's spirit body attribute is water. Although it and the Underworld Lord both have superpowers, it should only be able to exchange with water-type pets."
"The water inside the barrier is full!" someone shouted.
The noise immediately stopped, and all eyes turned to the field.
Within the vast water barrier, hundreds of meters in size, Shui Xixing looked up and raised her claws, bringing them together.
“Move!” Qiao Sang said.
Little Treasure Hunter quickly teleported away and reappeared in another location, where countless raindrops soaked him completely.
Nothing happened at the original location.
However, the next second, the reappearing Little Treasure Hunter suddenly disappeared, transforming into the figure of Mizuki Hoshi's claws joined together.
Meanwhile, within the water barrier, Little Treasure Hunter's figure appeared.
Seeing this, Xia Huo finally revealed a maniacal smile and shouted:
"Explode!" (End of Chapter)
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