Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 571: Chapter 265: Qian Yi’s Eight Trigrams Escape! The Sword of the Fifth Gear!

The Paperman had already developed a profound understanding of the Way of the Five Elements. When facing Plant Type opponents, the Fire Element was naturally the most visually effective. Therefore, at this moment, the sword unsheathed from the Paperman’s scabbard was one of condensed flame. It possessed no corporeal blade, appearing as if purely pieced together from fire, lacking any physical form.

However, the giant, pale yellow Chinese rose, in its casual and indifferent swaying, suddenly stiffened. Its massive pistil even ceased its random movements, instantly locking onto the tiny figure.

Something is off! it thought. The intensity of this energy fluctuation is somewhat beyond that of a normal Commander Level Pet Beast; in fact, it seems to exceed it by a considerable margin.

However, they were not the only ones to perceive the extent of this anomaly. The several people behind the Paperman had also noticed it. But, compared to the caution of the gigantic pale yellow Chinese rose, everyone else simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. Qin Erlong, who had been genuinely nervous, heaved an even deeper sigh of relief.

Goodness, I was really scared, he thought. After all, the reputation of the Dragon Emblem is truly terrifying. Could the Skills capable of granting such power be even stronger than the Heart of the Sun? But now, it seems things aren’t so bad after all?

Qin Erlong even felt this must be the Heart of Elements. As one of the most common Super-Rank Skills, he had some understanding of the effects and power of the Heart of Elements. It was indeed an extremely effective Super-Rank Skill, but it didn’t bring about a qualitative leap in power.

Thus, Qin Erlong revealed a smile and said, "So, it’s the Super-Rank Heart of Elements, is it? That makes sense. The Paperman primarily exists in our Dragon Nation and is considered one of our signature Undead Pet Beasts. Now that the Paperman has finally completed its evolution and been able to nurture a Super-Rank Heart of Elements, it’s indeed a significant cultivation result that will greatly enhance the strength of our Dragon Nation!"

Nearby, Liu Fuhai and Zhu Hong exchanged a glance, both seeing a teasing smile in the other’s eyes. But neither of them spoke. As if they hadn’t heard the implied question in Qin Erlong’s words, they continued to watch the Paperman, who had leaped from the leaf platform and arrived above the ’garden’.

Sang Sheng, however, felt that something wasn’t quite right. These three went to so much trouble and effort just for this Heart of Elements? That clearly doesn’t make sense. Moreover, judging by Su Ping’s demeanor, the situation probably isn’t that simple. Of course, the most important thing is that I saw that strange shield with my own eyes on Blackwater Mysterious Snake Island. If anything, that Commander Level shield capable of shaking the Monarch Level Blackwater Mysterious Snake is what truly deserves to be called Su Ping’s cultivation achievement, right?

At this moment, the Paperman, appearing perfectly normal, was already holding the furiously burning Fire Sword and charging towards the Chinese rose. The fire blazed, surging with intense heat! As the Paperman lunged forward, the flames on the sword seemed to merge with it.

"WAAH! (Qian Yi Fire Sword!)"

Su Ping’s eyelids twitched. Nevertheless, this was the first time the Paperman had used this Fire Sword in battle. At this moment, Fire Sword in hand, the Paperman in the air didn’t resemble a mere Paperman but rather a Fire Phoenix spreading its wings to soar. It was an utterly splendid sight.

Of course, it naturally couldn’t compare to the Fire Phoenix he had seen in the valley earlier. But it had to be said, the Paperman’s comprehension, especially in Swordsmanship, was truly formidable. This sword, infused with the essence of a raging Fire Phoenix, was indeed quite impressive.

FWOOSH...

With just a single stroke, the sword’s edge struck the Chinese rose, and all its defending branches and leaves immediately burst into flames. However, the Chinese rose didn’t hold back either. This ability to command countless flowers, to control them, and possibly even transform each of these flowers into a formidable fighting unit, was something Su Ping was witnessing for the first time.

Petals rained down from the Chinese rose, transforming into the sharpest blades in the sky, slashing towards the Paperman, which had taken the form of a flaming phoenix.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Against such a shower of petals, even a slight touch notched the Paperman’s Fire Sword! The difference in their cultivation realms was significant.

If the fight continued like this, Qian Yi was still confident it could win. However, it hadn’t come here this time merely to break through using its own strength. Instead, it was to showcase the effects and abilities of its new equipment: its Five Elements Windbreaker!

Suddenly, an invisible wave of power began to activate...

"WAAH! (You’ve forced me to draw upon some real power! In that case, I’ll finish you quickly!)"

"WAAH! (Power of Fire! First Gear Mode, engage!)"

The Emperor Peony was baffled. What is all this nonsense?

The Emperor Peony cast a strange glance at this little creature muttering to itself, then continued to control the Commander Level Chinese rose and the sharp rain of petals. I have to deal with this little thing quickly; I still need to sing!

Nearby, Su Ping’s expression darkened slightly. As expected, my worst fears have been realized! Also, what on earth is First Gear? Is it transforming into a Super Saiyan? Or like that Rubber Man becoming Sun King Nika? Or perhaps some kind of Eight Gates technique?