Chapter 1020: Witch Mystic Demon

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"A human?" Qiao Sang froze, her expression turning solemn as she instinctively hugged the pet egg in her arms tighter.

Wild Ghost-type pets absorbing negative energy was one thing, but a human intentionally trapping others so that Ghost-type pets could absorb negative energy was an entirely different, and much more severe, situation.

After a long moment, Qiao Sang voiced her suspicion: "These Secret Realm Cracks... they couldn't be man-made, could they?"

Reasonably speaking, when so many Secret Realm Cracks appeared, a normal person's first reaction would be to flee or fight. Who would think of sealing off the space specifically to collect and absorb negative energy?

If the goal of entering was just for a Ghost-type pet to absorb negative energy, they would have started from the moment they entered. They wouldn't have waited until now.

This situation looked more like someone knew beforehand that the cracks would appear, and only then proceeded with the spatial sealing and energy absorption.

Mikayla remained silent for a few seconds before saying heavily:

"Psychic-type pets have a Super-tier skill called Spatial Oscillation. It can put the space in a certain area into an unstable energy state, causing tremors. If the proficiency is high enough, the sensation of the tremors can be hidden. If it's even higher, there's a chance it can cause cracks to form in the space, depending on how unstable the local space already is."

She paused, her gaze shifting to the numerous Secret Realm Cracks high in the sky, and added: "Lost Town has Secret Realm Cracks appearing every day, so the space here is clearly unstable. If a Psychic-type pet used Spatial Oscillation here, it is indeed possible for so many cracks to appear simultaneously."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang’s first thought was: Holy crap, I knew it!

Her second thought was: A Psychic-type pet capable of Spatial Oscillation, plus a Ghost-type pet that can absorb negative energy over such a wide range... this person is likely far from simple.

Qiao Sang looked at Mikayla and asked, "Teacher, should we intervene?"

Statistically, most pets capable of Super-tier skills only learn them upon reaching the Emperor-level. To cause so many Secret Realm Cracks to appear at once, the proficiency of that Spatial Oscillation must be incredibly high.

High proficiency meant long periods of training, which meant the pet was likely of a significant age, the probability of it being Emperor-level or above was very high.

Setting the Tamer aside, Qiao Sang couldn't handle that Psychic-type pet alone. Only Teacher Mikayla, an S-level Tamer, had the ability to solve this.

Mikayla suddenly laughed: "This is an excellent training opportunity. You go find this person."

Qiao Sang: ???

"Just me?" Qiao Sang asked tentatively.

Mikayla looked over: "I will step in when it is time to step in.

With those words, I'm relieved... Qiao Sang looked at Little Treasure and said loudly: "Use the Shadow of Darkness to absorb energy."

She paused and added: "Go somewhere conspicuous."

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure nodded, controlling the giant Ghost Ring King to move high into the air, clasping his paws together.

The giant Ghost Ring King’s size increased at a visible rate until it reached about 60 meters.

In an instant, the eyes of every human and pet were drawn toward them.

Seeing a giant pet standing 60 meters tall, the crowd felt a fear that came from the depths of their hearts. Even some previously calm Tamers couldn't help but change color.

"W-what kind of pet is that?"

"Crap, it's over! We're doomed!"

"Ah! Go home! I want to go home! I'm not looking for the Spirit-Passing Cat anymore!"

"Everyone, don't panic! This is just a Shadow of Darkness, and this pet has a Tamer. It's here to help us!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd's grief turned to joy.

They had thought it was an enemy, but it turned out to be an ally. Although they didn't know the name of this pet, for it to manifest a Shadow of Darkness of such size, its strength must be extraordinary.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, the giant Ghost Ring King opened its mouth and inhaled. The energy within the Ghost Mist instantly surged into its mouth like a tidal wave.

This... The crowd was stunned at first, then their faces shifted drastically as they began to shout curses: "We're here fighting for our lives, and you're taking the opportunity to absorb negative energy!"

"Whose pet is this? Have the guts to step forward!"

"Absorbing this much, aren't you afraid your Ghost-type pet will explode from overstuffing?"

During this, some wild Ghost-type pets attacked.

Everyone had to deal with them, but even so, the cursing didn't stop: "You have the guts to let your pet absorb it, but you don't have the guts to show yourself! Come out!"

"Look up! It's that foreigner! I saw her coming in with this Ghost-type pet earlier!"

"Good, so it's a foreigner. Once these wild pets are dealt with, don't let us catch you, or we'll beat you every time we see you!"

The angry energy in the Ghost Mist increased significantly, clearly, someone letting a Ghost-type pet absorb negative energy at this critical juncture had made them very furious.

Mikayla: ...

Insensitive Powder is really useful, the effect is still holding after all this time... Qiao Sang thought, keeping her expression neutral.

The giant Ghost Ring King absorbed a massive amount of negative energy.

At first, the wild Ghost-type pets gave it a wide berth, but once they realized it was just a Shadow of Darkness, many began to attack. Among them were even some Tamers who were dissatisfied with the giant Ghost Ring King absorbing energy at this time.

All sorts of attacks converged, but they were all neutralized by Yabao, Lubao, and Gangbao.

As time passed, Little Treasure let out a full burp.

After about another half-minute, a strange sound echoed through the air, like something traveling at extreme speed. A silver-white shockwave shot straight down from high altitude, accurately striking and piercing through the giant Ghost Ring King.

The giant Ghost Ring King dissipated instantly.

The cursing also stopped.

Finally, they're here... Qiao Sang looked up into the sky.

She saw a pet about five meters tall, mostly silver-white with a tail roughly twice its body length, staring calmly at Little Treasure from the sky.

Beside it stood a young man wearing a black T-shirt, looking to be about 20 years old.

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure noticed the ill intent of the newcomer and teleported to Yabao’s side.

Seeing this, the young man narrowed his eyes.

Luminsora, an Emperor-level Psychic-type pet. It has no gender, possesses extremely high intelligence, and enjoys controlling the minds of others... Data regarding the pet surfaced in Qiao Sang's mind as she looked at it from afar. A thought flashed through her mind: As expected, an Emperor-level pet...

She looked at the young man, only to find him looking right back at her.

Did the Insensitive Powder wear off? Qiao Sang couldn't help but become alert.

The crowd looked up and saw that someone had finally dealt with the Shadow of Darkness. Overjoyed, they scrambled to speak: "Brother! Good job!"

"Beautifully done!"

"Holy crap, what brother? This is a big shot! Luminsora! That's an Emperor-level Luminsora!"

At these words, everyone's eyes lit up as if they had seen a lifeline. They all began to beg for help: "Big shot, please deal with these wild pets quickly!"

"Save us, big shot!"

"Big shot, please act! I can't hold on much longer!"

The young man ignored them. He looked at Qiao Sang and said calmly: "What a pity. Such a young Tamer, yet you also came here because of the news of the Spirit-Passing Cat."

Qiao Sang’s heart stirred. She raised her voice, attempting to let everyone hear: "The news about the Spirit-Passing Cat—, was it you who spread it intentionally?"

The air suddenly went silent.

Everyone's minds went blank.

The news of the Spirit-Passing Cat was spread intentionally?

Thanks to the young man, everyone had also noticed Qiao Sang and naturally heard her voice.

This sentence was too shocking. The crowd looked stunned, instinctively turning to the young man in the sky, waiting for his answer, leaving only their pets and the wild Ghost-type pets still fighting bravely.

The young man stared at her without speaking.

Wow, it really was him who intentionally leaked the news... Qiao Sang’s heart sank.

In the suffocating silence, she spoke:

"You leaked the news of the Spirit-Passing Cat to lure everyone into Lost Town, then you performed a spatial lockdown so no one could leave. Then you had Luminsora use Spatial Oscillation to create all these Secret Realm Cracks, manufacturing panic to drive everyone into despair and fear. Your goal was to let your Ghost-type pet absorb all that energy. Am I right?"

"You're exactly right." The young man admitted quite readily.

The air went silent once more.

The crowd was shocked, bewildered, and furious.

At the same time, despair and confusion rose in everyone's hearts.

Everyone had come here to find the Spirit-Passing Cat, but now they were being told the news was fake? It was just a trap to lure them here so a Ghost-type pet could absorb negative energy?

In an instant, almost everyone emitted negative energy even denser than before.

The Ghost Mist thickened at a visible speed.

Seeing this, the young man laughed: "I have to thank you for telling them this. At least they can die knowing the truth."

This guy... he intentionally waited for me to finish. Admitting it was also to fuel everyone's negative emotions... Qiao Sang’s heart sank further, but then she remembered Teacher Mikayla was beside her. She stood tall, her chest out, exuding an air of righteousness: "Did you think I intentionally had my pet absorb negative energy just to lure you here to tell everyone the truth?"

The young man raised an eyebrow: "Do you think you can deal with me?

Qiao Sang smiled: "Why not?"

What? Deal with him?!

To the crowd, these words were like heavenly music. They turned their heads abruptly, looking at Qiao Sang with a mixture of surprise and joy.

Under the burning gazes of the crowd, Qiao Sang lowered her voice and said: "Teacher, I've lured him out. It's your turn to appear."

Gangbao wore a I knew it expression.

Mikayla: ...

Mikayla said calmly: "Summon all your pets. Let's go together."

Teacher is so domineering! Qiao Sang straightened her back even more.

The young man frowned.

The opponent had seen Luminsora and still dared to speak such words. Either she was insane, or she truly possessed that kind of power.

He glanced at the people below and smiled: "Do you mind moving the battle elsewhere?"

Mikayla didn't speak.

"Why?" Qiao Sang asked.

The young man remained in place, his tone unchanged: "I want to absorb more negative energy before I move on to absorbing Death Qi."

Meaning that fighting here would cause many deaths, and they should die a bit later.

The pupils of the crowd shrank and their faces changed drastically. This sounded as if he intended to drain them dry first and then swallow them whole.

The opponent didn't just want to absorb negative energy, he never intended to let them leave alive!

The energy in the Ghost Mist thickened once again.

"Fine." Mikayla nodded. 

"Summon all your pets first."

This person feels too eerie... Upon hearing this, the young man didn't act immediately.

He was about to speak, but at that moment, his expression became vacant. His hands rose uncontrollably and began to form seals, while the Beast Codex in his brain began to operate on its own.

Before long, five massive purple star arrays lit up simultaneously in front of him.

Within the star arrays, five pets of various sizes appeared above.

A-an A-level Tamer... Deep despair surged in the eyes of the crowd.

Water-Sealed Prancing Horse... Qiao Sang recognized instantly that among the five summoned pets, another was an Emperor-level pet.

"Take the white one and the blue one away." Mikayla said.

"Pen pen." Spengami manifested, its eyes glowing blue.

Mikayla looked at Qiao Sang: "The rest is up to you."

After speaking, she vanished from the spot.

Leaving with her were Spengami, the Water-Sealed Prancing Horse, and Luminsora.

"..."

Qiao Sang looked at the remaining young man and the other four pets. Besides silence, there was only silence.

"Yap yap!"

Yabao’s eyes flickered with battle intent.

Lubao stared at the opponents in the distance, her body beginning to emit cold air

Gangbao gave her Tamer a smiling glance, then looked at the opponents with a serious expression.

"Xun xun!"

Seeing the two most powerful ones taken away, Little Treasure’s spirits rose. He scanned the opponents before him and finally hooked a short toe provocatively at one pet, about a meter tall, black-bodied with a long white beard and sharp horns on its head,which was clearly a Ghost-type like him.

At this moment, the young man snapped out of it. Looking at the pets summoned before him and the spot where Luminsora had been, his face turned incredibly ugly.

He raised his hands to quickly form seals, yet the Water-Sealed Prancing Horse and Luminsora could not be summoned back.

The young man's face instantly became even grimmer, turning slightly pale.

To be honest, it had been a long time since he had felt this kind of loss of control.

A long-forgotten fear welled up in his heart. The young man took a deep breath and said: "Who on earth is she?"

Dream Ghost, a Mid-level Ghost-type pet. Fanged Dragon, a Dragon-type Commander-level pet. Arrow-Blade Swallow King, a King-level bird pet. Witch Mystic Demon, a King-level Ghost-type pet... Qiao Sang took a deep breath, ignored him, adjusted her mindset, and looked at the four pets remaining, their data flashing through her mind.

She then breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Teacher Mikayla is reliable, she didn't leave the Emperor-level pets behind...

Then she thought of something and fixed her gaze on the Witch Mystic Demon.

The opponent's star array was purple, meaning he could only contract six pets. Excluding the two Emperor-level pets taken by Teacher Mikayla, the rest were all here. Among them were two Ghost-type pets. Dream Ghost was only a Mid-level pet and didn't have much capability. It seemed the one that had been absorbing negative energy all along was this Witch Mystic Demon...

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T/N: Why is the Philippines so hot!!!!! How am I suppose to live on this heat?! 🫠 And... Hi guysssssss👋

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