Chapter 498 - 461: Haofang
Chapter 498: Chapter 461: Haofang
Before, Li Qian hadn’t really believed Dean Pan’s claim that he could raise the Sunbird to its Racial Potential Limit and have it master the Nirvana Rebirth Skill within a year. Now, however, he had few doubts.
How long had it been? The creature had already reached Dominator Peak. At this rate, it was entirely possible for it to reach Tier Eight Emperor in a little more time.
Moreover, there was a purpose behind Dean Pan only having the Sunbird attack at this moment.
After all, according to Dean Pan’s judgment, the Nightmare Bull Demon that had suddenly burst from the underground to block their path was only around the Dominator Fourth Rank in terms of Power Level.
In addition, its attribute was Dark Element, which meant it was almost completely countered by the Sunbird. Letting the Sunbird deal with it was the most suitable choice. And there was another, very crucial point.
Almost no one in the outside world knew of Dean Pan’s arrival. The Sunbird was a Pet Beast he had only recently contracted. Furthermore, the Cult Organization was certain to know that Li Qian had mastered the Sunbird’s evolution method. Therefore, when it attacked, no one would guess that the Beast Master behind it was Dean Pan.
At most, they would assume Li Qian was defending himself. This would, in turn, make them even more certain that the person inside the Flying Ship was their target.
"SCREECH..." The Sunbird flew into midair and, under Dean Pan’s command, launched a ferocious attack against the Nightmare Bull Demon.
It opened its sharp beak and spat out a pillar of fire. The pillar rapidly expanded, finally condensing into a majestic fire dragon.
The fire dragon roared and charged forward with the force of an avalanche. Just as the Skill was about to hit, a wall of Water, followed by an Earth Wall, erupted from the ground.
The walls of Water and Earth failed to completely block the fire dragon’s attack, but they did an excellent job of slowing it down, giving the Nightmare Bull Demon a chance to escape.
Inside the Flying Ship, Li Qian and Dean Pan calmly watched the battle unfold on a digital screen, biding their time.
"Dean Pan, aren’t we going to make a move?" Li Qian asked, noticing that enemy Pet Beasts were beginning to reinforce the Nightmare Bull Demon.
"No need to rush. This is just the beginning," Dean Pan chuckled in response. "We’ve laid such a grand trap; it would be a shame to only catch a few small fries." He then turned his gaze back to the digital screen.
"But the Sunbird is only one Pet Beast. I’m worried it can’t handle this alone," Li Qian said anxiously, his eyes also fixed on the digital screen.
"Don’t worry," Dean Pan said confidently. "Although this Sunbird I’ve raised is only at Dominator Peak, its power is far beyond that of an ordinary Dominator-level Pet Beast. The strongest among our opponent’s Pet Beasts is also at Dominator Peak. It poses no threat."
Hearing this, Li Qian, though still a little worried, chose to trust him. "Then what should we do now?" he asked.
"Haha, what else can we do?" Dean Pan said meaningfully. "You’ve suffered such severe ’injuries,’ so naturally, you must ’break out’ as soon as possible..."
"I know what to do," Li Qian replied, instantly understanding the deeper meaning.
At this moment, the more desperately their Flying Ship appeared to be trying to break out, the more realistic it would seem, and the more likely they were to lure more hidden enemies into their trap.
While Li Qian and Dean Pan remained in the Flying Ship, holding their ground, the Sunbird was already locked in a fierce battle with a dozen or so Dominator-level Pet Beasts outside.
The Sunbird effortlessly unleashed a variety of Light and Fire Element Skills with considerable proficiency. For a time, it actually fought the dozen or so Pet Beasts to a standstill.
This showed that Dean Pan’s training wasn’t merely focused on raising its Power Level; he also emphasized combat experience.
Li Qian was astonished as he watched, but understanding soon dawned on him.
’The Sunbird’s impressive combat ability isn’t just due to its own outstanding Racial Potential,’ he realized. ’It must also have a lot to do with Dean Pan’s Beast Taming Talent.’
The battle was incredibly intense, and for a moment, the two sides were locked in a stalemate.
With its aerial advantage and attribute superiority, the Sunbird single-handedly held off its numerous opponents, like a single warrior holding a pass against an army.
"Let’s hit them with something big," Dean Pan suddenly said from inside the Flying Ship. He then muttered to himself, "Mystic Technique: True Sun Flame!"
The moment he spoke, back on the battlefield, a scorching golden light suddenly erupted from the Sunbird’s body.
Bathed in the golden light, it wrenched open its sharp beak and spat out a sheet of golden flames.
The power of this golden flame was terrifying, illuminating almost the entire night sky. The faint glimmer of dawn on the horizon was nothing in comparison.
SIZZLE...
The terrifying flames spread with extreme speed, scorching the Nightmare Bull Demon and a Sword-Backed Frog at the head of the attack in the blink of an eye.
"MOOOO..."
"CROAK CROAK CROAK..."
Burned by the golden True Sun Flame, the Nightmare Bull Demon and the Sword-Backed Frog let out piercing howls from the intense heat and excruciating pain.
"Careful, that’s a Mysterious Skill!" a voice called out from the darkness. Immediately after, the light of two Summoning Arrays flared up.
Clearly, the Nightmare Bull Demon and the Sword-Backed Frog had lost their ability to fight and had been recalled to their Beast Taming Spaces by the hidden Cultists.
To have two Pet Beasts incapacitated in such a short time made the hidden Cultists’ eyes fill with dread.
Of course, besides dread, there was also envy. Who wouldn’t desire to own such a Powerful Pet Beast?
Just as the Sunbird’s battle against the dozen or so Pet Beasts reached its peak, another threat emerged. In the forest ahead of the Flying Ship, vines began to stir and writhe like a Demon’s tentacles.
"Another one’s here," Dean Pan chuckled inside the Flying Ship. "Its strength is barely passable, just reaching the Emperor Level."
A Summoning Array lit up before him, and a Magic Cube covered in mysterious silver Runes materialized.
"What is this?" Li Qian asked, looking at the mysterious Magic Cube with a puzzled expression.
"You can call it ’Haofang.’ It’s the only Mechanical Element Pet Beast I’ve contracted," Dean Pan explained, gesturing to the basketball-sized Magic Cube.
With that, he gave the cube a direct command: "Haofang, split off a sub-unit and do your best to take out that guy up ahead."
As he finished speaking, the surface of the Magic Cube flashed. A sound of shifting mechanisms followed, and in the next instant, a smaller cube—half the size of the original—split off from Haofang.
"Oh, right. Li Qian, it’s your turn to contribute," Dean Pan continued, watching the sub-unit split from Haofang sink slowly toward the cabin floor.
Li Qian asked, "What do I need to do?"
Dean Pan replied quickly, "Simple. Release a Pet Beast to carry the two of us and break out. Haofang’s sub-unit will take control of this medical Flying Ship, transform into a robot, and join the fight."