Since it concerned Hu Liena's Spirit Ring, Ye Tian didn't pursue the matter of Bi Bi Dong flanking him any further. He immediately extended his hand, pointing the way for Bi Bi Dong.
"The one I've chosen for Nana is the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox, which excels at controlling objects. As for information about this Spirit Beast, I've already confirmed it through contacts. We just need to head to the southwest corner of the Mixed Zone!"
"Controlling objects?" Bi Bi Dong was somewhat surprised.
Of course she knew about the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox—a Spirit Beast so cunning it was rare, so sinister that even other Spirit Beasts wanted nothing to do with it. She didn't ask further. After all, in Bi Bi Dong's view, when it came to selecting Spirit Rings, Ye Tian had already far surpassed her, his teacher.
Bi Bi Dong immediately nodded. "Alright!"
With those words, Bi Bi Dong led her beloved disciples toward the direction Ye Tian had specified.
Hu Liena, who had been full of fear moments before, no longer wore that tearful expression after Bi Bi Dong changed her posture. Instead, she was filled with anticipation for the Soul Skill she was about to obtain.
——
Time passed.
As dawn broke,
The great battle in the canyon continued,
Crimson Soul Power nearly dyeing the sky above the canyon red.
Even scouts from various factions didn't dare approach recklessly.
Tang Hao only focused on swinging the hammer in his hand, completely forgetting A Yin's instructions to take care of the child in his arms.
The child still in swaddling clothes had unknowingly been asleep for a very, very long time...
——
Far away in the Star Dou Great Forest,
A dark green demon fox with about fifteen hundred years of cultivation was trapped in a sea of trees by a green-tinged, venom-coated spider web.
At this moment,
The demon fox was still struggling incessantly
Vivid red blood continuously dripped from its dark green fur,
Strangely enough,
The dark green color was fading along with the blood...
Revealing patches of pale white.
Considering its snow-white fox tail,
It was clear that this Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox was originally snow-white. It had only coated itself in this natural 'camouflage' to better blend into the jungle.
On the surrounding tree trunks, there were large and small sticky spider webs
Covered by those webs
Were human weapons—knives, spears, swords, halberds—as well as sharp fangs and claws from Spirit Beasts.
Without exception,
Those 'sharp weapons' were all coated with remarkable toxins!
"Hmph!"
A cold snort sounded.
Bi Bi Dong stood beneath the spider web with Ye Tian and Hu Liena.
Taking a short Fire Tipped Spear from her Soul Guidance Device...
She directly aimed at the Mystic Pivot Nine-tailed Fox's tail and pulled the trigger without hesitation.
Bang—Clang!
Following the gunshot came not only the Mystic Pivot Nine-tailed Fox's howl of pain, but also the sound of metal clashing from its tail
A cold gleam was sent flying from the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox's tail by the bullet.
But soon...
Under its control, it turned around and shot toward Hu Liena.
Thud—!
A cluster of sticky spider web intercepted it, plastering it against the dense branches.
Everything returned to calm once more.
Hu Liena's face was slightly pale,
As she curiously glanced at the weapon spitting flames in Bi Bi Dong's hand.
Was that also a Soul Guidance Device?
Bi Bi Dong looked at Ye Tian's smug face beside her and praised:
"I think I somewhat understand why you chose this particular Spirit Beast for Nana. Even though it's only a thousand years old, it's already quite troublesome."
"Mhm, it's just too cunning!"
Hu Liena completely agreed.
A thousand-year-old Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox could only manipulate one object at a time.
The troublesome part was...
It could abandon and reactivate those objects at will!
The weapons and beast fangs scattered around were all things the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox had hidden on its body or buried underground, prepared to hunt passing Spirit Beasts or Soul Masters.
When one object was knocked away,
Another would come flying from an unexpected direction.
This continuous assault
Was truly impossible to defend against completely!
Even when near death,
It still had a sharpened snow-white dagger hidden on its body...
Ready to take someone down with it.
"The trouble comes from needing to capture it alive. Otherwise, it would have been dead long ago."
Ye Tian shrugged casually.
He was actually quite satisfied with the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox's performance.
"However, this ability does have great potential. Used well, defeating stronger opponents would be nothing unusual."
"Indeed."
Bi Bi Dong nodded in agreement.
"Mhm..."
Hu Liena nodded repeatedly, her eyes fixed anxiously on the spider web above.
Just as she was about to speak,
Ye Tian came up behind Hu Liena with a smile.
"Nana, I have a gift for you..."
"A gift?"
"Yes, for your Soul Hunt, and to serve as your weapon for the foreseeable future."
Ye Tian smiled as he took out a short Fire Tipped Spear from his Soul Guidance Device. Standing behind her, he placed it in Hu Liena's hands.
"This...?"
Hu Liena looked surprised.
She glanced at Bi Bi Dong, then turned back to look at Ye Tian.
"Senior brother, this looks very similar to teacher's weapon!"
"It's exactly the same."
Ye Tian chuckled and explained:
"This is a weapon I made, called the Fire Tipped Spear."
"You made this, senior brother? How amazing!"
Hu Liena was astonished, her bright eyes filled with admiration.
"He did make it."
Bi Bi Dong hummed twice, raising her own gun and wiping it a couple of times.
Without anyone asking, they heard her mutter:
"The one I'm holding is his very first creation."
"..."
Hu Liena blinked, not quite understanding.
Noticing the blood on the ground, she grew anxious again and urged: "Ah, then senior brother, quickly teach me how to shoot! This Spirit Beast won't last much longer."
"Haha... alright, I'll teach you how to shoot right now."
Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh as he took Hu Liena's hands and began instructing her.
"The Fire Tipped Spear is quite simple to use. Load the bullets, chamber a round, release the safety, aim at your target and pull the trigger. Go ahead and try, Nana. If you miss, you can always fire a few more shots."
"Mhm!"
As soon as Ye Tian released her hands, Hu Liena eagerly raised the gun and fired...
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Under the continuous gunfire, the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox's breathing ceased.
A purple Spirit Ring now hung from the spider web.
"Whew—"
Hu Liena gripped the slightly warm Fire Tipped Spear, her hands trembling slightly.
"Nana..."
Thinking she might be frightened, Ye Tian moved to comfort her.
But then he heard Hu Liena's excited cry.
"Wahaha! Senior brother, that was so satisfying to shoot!"
"Yikes! Nana, don't point the barrel at people!"
"Ah, Nana understands!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Liena quickly lowered the gun barrel, allowing Ye Tian to take care of it.
"Alright Nana, put away your Fire Tipped Spear first and quickly absorb the Spirit Ring. Your teacher still needs to return to the Papal Hall to work."
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Hu Liena obediently nodded and immediately put away her Fire Tipped Spear.
Bi Bi Dong spoke up at the right moment, "Sit cross-legged, use your Soul Power to guide the Spirit Ring and begin absorption. Its age hasn't reached your limit, so relax."
"Nana understands, thank you teacher!"
Hu Liena found a relatively clean spot and sat cross-legged as instructed.
The Spirit Ring hanging on the spider web descended, floating above her head.
Ye Tian watched Hu Liena with a smile at the corner of his mouth, already able to imagine the scene of an opponent catching the thrown spear, then using Mind Power to pull the trigger, resulting in the opponent being shot in the head.
"You should sit down and rest for a while too."
Bi Bi Dong came to the base of a tree and sat cross-legged, beckoning to Ye Tian.
Her eyes seemed unable to contain anything else.
"..."
Ye Tian looked at Bi Bi Dong, hesitated for a moment, then walked over.
The consequences of his resistance last night were still vivid in his memory.
Ye Tian certainly didn't want to face another ear-pinching attack from both sides.
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