"Of course, if those factions found out, they'd definitely hunt me down for my hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
Just having a hundred-thousand-year second Soul Ring would be enough to put me in danger."
The corners of Chen Yang's mouth lifted slightly, and he tapped his toes against the ground.
A deep-blue Fenghou Qimen formation unfolded before the one human and two beasts.
"Fenghou Qimen: Heaven Character Art. The Heaven trigram represents the sky, belongs to metal among the five elements, and governs light, shadow, illusion, and reality.
Heaven Character spells are founded on metal-escape illusions, distorting heavenly light to create mirages and deceive the naked eye.
Simply put, I can conceal my Soul Rings' colors and auras. As long as I don't deliberately release them, no one will be able to tell."
As his words fell, Chen Yang formed a hand seal and cast Heaven Character Illusion Technique: Hundred Flowers in Chaos.
Light and shadow flickered within the Qimen formation. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen identical figures appeared out of thin air, making it impossible to distinguish the real from the false.
And every Chen Yang had nine scarlet Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings around him.
The sudden sight made the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python stare wide-eyed, frozen where they stood.
"In that case, I have no objections either. Let Er Ming go with you."
Chen Yang nodded and summoned his Master Ball Martial Soul.
He raised his hand and threw it, sending the ball straight toward the curious Titan Giant Ape.
Thud!
The Master Ball struck Er Ming's broad palm and bounced into the air.
A dazzling beam of white light suddenly shot out. It instantly enveloped the Titan Giant Ape's mountain-sized body and sucked him straight into the ball.
The Master Ball landed on the grass, rocked gently from side to side three times, then settled into stillness.
"Click~"
[Capture successful] [Species: Titan Giant Ape. Types: Fighting, Ground. Level: 96 (11546/34922) Talent: High Skills: Titan Dynamic Punch, Gravity Domain, Titan Sky Shatter, Ground-Shaking Impact, Primordial Roar... Ability 1: Huge Power (Doubles physical attack, perfectly complementing his terrifying strength.) Ability 2: Myriad Beasts' Oppression (Exerts bloodline intimidation on opponents of a lower level, reducing their attack power.) Nature: Brave (Attack +10%, Speed -10%), Carefree (Defense +10%, Special Defense -5%)]
At the same time, Chen Yang's Soul Power soared.
It broke through from level 22 to level 31, while his physique improved drastically as well, becoming comparable to that of a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
Looking at the Titan Giant Ape's various stats, Chen Yang couldn't help marveling inwardly.
Holy moly! That's the Titan Giant Ape bloodline for you!
These stats are downright absurd. Those Abilities alone are beyond anything Xiao Wu, a Soft-Boned Enchanting Rabbit, could match.
And there are so many ridiculous skills I can't even finish reading them.
I honestly can't imagine how those people from Spirit Hall traded blows with the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python in the original story.
If Yue Guan and Gui Mei hadn't had their time-stopping Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Two Extremes Forbidden Domain, Er Ming probably could've wiped them all out with a single Titan Sky Shatter.
After marveling for a while, Chen Yang released Er Ming.
"ROAR!!!"
Er Ming excitedly pounded his pecs and let out a roar that made Chen Yang's eardrums ache.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, on snatching the Son of Destiny's future Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone, plundering a vast amount of fortune. Reward: Ground-type Z-Crystal ×1 (Exclusive Z-Move, Continental Crush: Gathers Earth Power to unleash a devastating strike.) Reward: Unhatched Egg ×1 (No one knows what will hatch from it.)"
*???*
An egg?
Chen Yang focused his mind on the system panel. The egg was deep violet all over, covered in a layer of barbed scales, with faint wisps of black mist seeping out.
Though he didn't know what kind of egg it was, it looked extraordinary. He would just wait patiently for it to hatch.
Returning his attention to the outside world, Chen Yang raised his head and found Xiao Wu looking at him with a face full of worry.
"Brother, what happened just now? I called you several times, but you didn't react at all."
Xiao Wu frowned and reached out to support his arm. "Was Er Ming's Soul Power too strong? Did it put too much strain on you?"
Chen Yang shook his head and stroked Xiao Wu's head reassuringly.
"I'm fine. I just suddenly reached level 30, so I was a little surprised. Oh, right-Da Ming, do you want to join us too?"
He looked up at Da Ming. He couldn't help it-the rewards were just too tempting!
The Sky Azure Bull Python was tempted as well.
"Human, are you sure you can handle it?"
"Don't worry. Bring it on. Here you go!"
Chen Yang swung his arm in a full arc and hurled the Master Ball at the Sky Azure Bull Python's head.
[Capture successful] [Species: Sky Azure Bull Python. Types: Dragon, Water, Lightning. Level: 97 (18467/35650) Talent: High Skills: Sky Azure Slow Domain, Sky Azure Sluggish Divine Claw, Sky Azure Annihilation Divine Thunder, Dragon's Cry Psychic Shockwave... Ability 1: Azure Dragon Bloodline (Water-type, Dragon-type, and Lightning-type attack power increased by 20%.) Ability 2: Slowing Aura (Releases a powerful aura that reduces opponents' attack speed.) Nature: Calm (Special Attack +10%, Physical Attack -5%), Keen (Chance of striking weak points increased by 15%)] "Ding! Congratulations, host, on snatching the Son of Destiny's future Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone, plundering a vast amount of fortune. Reward: Dragonium Z ×1 (Exclusive Z-Move, World-Ending Azure Dragon Strike: Combines the three powers of dragon, water, and lightning to release an ultimate shockwave capable of easily tearing through all defenses.) Reward: Dynamax Band (Allows Pokémon to undergo Dynamax, changing their moves as well.)"
Sweet~ So sweet~
Although it wasn't a Mega Evolution stone, Dynamax was close enough, and his own level had reached 39 as well.
Chen Yang waved his hand. Light flashed from the Master Ball, and the Sky Azure Bull Python's enormous body appeared among the trees.
"Human." Da Ming shook his massive head, his eyes filled with wonder. "The inside of your Martial Soul seems to be a world unto itself. No wonder it can so comfortably contain the Soul Power of two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts."
"Of course. It's just a shame it's pitch-black inside. You might have to put up with some hardship."
But the Sky Azure Bull Python's next words left Chen Yang dumbfounded.
"Black? Isn't there a lake inside?"
"Water? Isn't it a forest inside?"
Er Ming scratched his head, looking puzzled.
Xiao Wu was even more bewildered. Water? A forest? Why was everything I saw before pitch-black?
Does Brother's Martial Soul discriminate against me???
"Brother, what's going on?"
"It should have something to do with my Soul Skills. Let me check."
Holding the Master Ball, Chen Yang let his Martial Soul shine. Three Soul Rings-one yellow and two red-slowly rose around him.
After carefully sensing the abilities of his two new Soul Rings, understanding appeared on his face.
Second Soul Skill: Perfect Home.
It could conjure corresponding environments within the Master Ball, allowing every captured Pokémon to live in its ideal home, quickly relieving battle fatigue and restoring stamina.
Third Soul Skill: Soul Skill Sharing.
As a Trainer, he could temporarily borrow the full set of moves of any Pokémon under his command.
"Mystery solved." Chen Yang chuckled. "These are all additional effects brought by Er Ming's Soul Ring. Whatever living environment you desire, the Master Ball will automatically create that exact scenery inside."
Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands with delight. "That's wonderful! Now Da Ming and Er Ming won't have to suffer either!!"
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