Chapter 2311: Chapter 2312: Trait Empowerment

The initial plan for the Ice Crystal Garden challenge was for Spirit Beasts skilled in crafting ice sculptures to create ice sculptures to battle against each other, with victory conditions based on who shatters the opponent’s sculpture first.

However, during testing, they found that the conditions didn’t need to be so rigid. Similar combat effects could be achieved with creations like vine constructs, so eventually, aside from the name, other aspects were broadened.

Unfortunately, just as Feng Yuan guessed, the Ice Crystal Garden challenge does not support Big Cat’s special summoning. It’s inevitable; even among Data-based Spirit Beasts, few can summon NPCs for battle like Big Cat does.

Besides Big Cat, even Xiao Ji can join the combat, which Feng Yuan didn’t anticipate. However, considering the number of Death-type Spirit Beasts, it’s not surprising that a fitting judge can be found among the Beastmasters of Maomu City.

Since the creations are merely controlled for combat, there is ample space in the venue, as creations generally aren’t particularly large.

Everyone ascended their respective battle platforms. Feng Yuan glanced at Xiao Ji and said,

"Good luck~"

Xiao Ji chirped happily and scanned the opponent sharply. The opposing judge was an elegant lady, yet her Beast was not as elegant, as the Psychic Bone Spirit from the Death Series looked menacing.

The Psychic Bone Spirit summoned a White Bone Battle Bear. Xiao Ji gave a long cry, its wings shook, and a Skeletal Ghost Fire Wolf emerged from the soil. Xiao Ji hadn’t specifically mastered creation-summoning Ultimate Moves, but it naturally had talent in this area.

Is the meteor summoned by Crimson Judgement considered a summon?

Strangely, Feng Yuan pondered a special question. If it does, then when the Crimson Judgement descends, likely no summon or creation could withstand it.

After all, it’s a Divine Beast Technique. Using defensive Ultimate Moves might work, but without special defensive capabilities, creations are highly likely to be shattered.

Compared to the enormous White Bone Battle Bear, the Skeletal Ghost Fire Wolf seemed pitiful unless one noticed the eerie blue flames it bore; without them, the wolf wouldn’t pose any threat at merely one-third the height of the prone White Bone Battle Bear.

Feng Yuan doesn’t believe that Xiao Ji couldn’t summon larger creations. He suspects the Skeletal Ghost Fire Wolf might use Ultimate Moves like Big Cat’s summon.

After all, Death Series creation methods include resurrection-type Ultimate Moves.

Feng Yuan thought the opponent should be prepared for this, so he didn’t comment further, as Death Series Ultimate Moves inherently have a high possibility of summoning creatures capable of using Ultimate Moves.

The Skeletal Ghost Fire Wolf did not fully approach the White Bone Battle Bear but circled it from afar.

"These little tricks alone won’t win."

The judge anticipated Xiao Ji’s actions. She spoke and ordered her Beast to act. The White Bone Battle Bear let out a mighty roar, layers of Bone Shields hovered around it. This was also a creation capable of using Ultimate Moves.

The Ghost Fire Wolf stopped hiding; Nether Flame spewed forth, and when the flames collided with the Bone Shields, an explosion occurred. Unlike Spirit Beasts, special creations, although possessing the ability to use Ultimate Moves, can only wield one or two such moves.

Noticing the blocked attack, Xiao Ji immediately increased the Ghost Fire Wolf’s attack strength. However, the White Bone Battle Bear was designed to withstand damage, and its Bone Shields continuously replenished. Even as the Ghost Fire Wolf’s flames weakened, the Bone Shields showed no sign of diminishing.

Annoyed, Xiao Ji cried out, and the flames on the Ghost Fire Wolf rapidly retracted, turning into pitch-black flames that adhered to the wolf’s entire skeletal structure as it charged at the White Bone Battle Bear.

The judge wondered, looking at Feng Yuan since this was his Beast attacking, yet why not interrupt this obviously flawed attack?

Noticing the judge’s gaze, Feng Yuan smiled, shrugged, and slightly furrowed his brow, knowing the judge would not hold back because of this matter.

Standing upright, the White Bone Battle Bear prepared to smash the Skeletal Ghost Fire Wolf the moment the Bone Shields blocked it.

Surprisingly, the Ghost Fire Wolf was not stopped by the Bone Shields. Its claws easily shredded the supposedly sturdy shields as if they were mere paper.

Quickly breaking through the shields, the Ghost Fire Wolf seized the moment before the White Bone Battle Bear reacted by biting its target, allowing the pitch-black flames to spread throughout the bear’s body. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

In just seconds, the White Bone Battle Bear was completely incinerated by the black flames. Although, with the flames depleted, the Ghost Fire Wolf’s speed greatly diminished, and its claws lacked previous power.

"Special destructive flames? It’s indeed a surprising ability."

The judge laughed helplessly, acknowledging her loss. Since this was an entertainment challenge, she couldn’t summon the White Bone Battle Bear again.

"Your Beast is quite good. Not only does it have strong creation abilities, but its inherent strength isn’t bad either."

Smiling, the judge complimented Xiao Ji before leaving the stage. Pleased by the praise, Xiao Ji bounced up. Feng Yuan chuckled and patted Xiao Ji’s head, saying,

"Alright, winning is what matters, why so excited?"

The result did not surprise Feng Yuan. Although the judge’s Beast strength seemingly surpassed Xiao Ji’s significantly, the challenge was about creation ability. Generally, creation Ultimate Moves grow stronger with the Beast’s power, yet not excessively so.

Of course, this assumes the Beast’s power doesn’t imbue the summon. Thus, the judge didn’t limit her Beast’s strength—there was no need.

Without imbuing, even a Sacred Beast Level summon’s creation would barely extend its health bar compared to creations made by lower-ranked Beasts.

If imbued, however, the summon could harness some of the Beast’s power, making the Beast’s rank meaningful.

But the rules don’t allow that, so there’s no need to focus excessively on Beast power.

Leaving the battle platform, Feng Yuan saw Qi Chen had already descended before him, surprised, he asked,

"Ah Mu’s creation is that strong?"

Since creations go head to head and belong to the same major Attribute group, both sides’ strength can be considered equal. Feng Yuan didn’t expect Qi Chen’s Ah Mu to wrap up the fight faster than Xiao Ji.

Scratching his head, Qi Chen seemed a bit embarrassed as he replied,

"Not sure why, but Ah Mu’s creation was very strong. Without any power imbuing detected, I thought Ah Mu couldn’t resist doing something..."

Qi Chen wasn’t doubting his Beast; it’s just the creation’s strength seemed abnormal. Though Xiao Ji ended the fight quickly, apart from the opponent’s carelessness, its Divine Beast traits played a crucial role.

The black flames were manifested from Xiao Ji’s inherent Death Series Authority, producing a powerful decaying effect, hence the one-hit annihilation of the White Bone Battle Bear.

As for Ah Mu...

Thinking it over, Feng Yuan felt uncertain. If he remembered correctly, Ah Mu seemed to possess a trace of Nainefar’s power, which it had already internalized for use.

Considering this, Feng Yuan realized Ah Mu might indeed end the fight quicker than Xiao Ji in the Ice Crystal Garden challenge.

Nainefar’s power significantly enhances creation Ultimate Moves, thus Ah Mu’s creation strength seeming off is somewhat justified.

"Alright, no need to be upset. It’s likely Ah Mu’s conversion of Nainefar’s power that’s strengthening its creation Ultimate Moves, which has nothing to do with you."

Seeing Xiao Ji looking a bit disgruntled, Feng Yuan chuckled and patted its head, remarking, this guy wants to outshine everyone in everything.

Confused, Xiao Ji looked at Feng Yuan, who pressed a hand on its head to explain to Xiao Ji and Qi Chen.

Nainefar, as the Century Tree, has a standing not far from Eclipse and Xilnais, perhaps even superior in certain aspects.

Consequently, its power’s enhancement effects are naturally impressive, not to mention the Century Tree’s evolution of all things corresponds precisely to creations, giving considerable amplification without issues.

Understanding the situation, Qi Chen finally relaxed, no longer worried about Ah Mu’s unexpectedly enhanced Ultimate Move, realizing nothing unforeseen happened at least.

"Let’s go check how Dou Yanlan is doing."

Unable to find Dou Yanlan, Feng Yuan guessed her battle hadn’t ended yet, prompting his curiosity about her status. Naturally, Qi Chen couldn’t refuse this.