Chapter 1022: Wumi Demon

A person?

A wild Ghost-type pet beast absorbing negative energy is a completely different situation from a person intentionally preventing others from leaving so that a Ghost-type pet beast can absorb negative energy.

The latter is far more serious.

After a good while, Qiao Sang voiced her speculation:

"This secret realm rift couldn't be man-made, could it?"

Logically speaking, when so many secret realm rifts appear, a normal person's first reaction would be to either flee or fight; how could they possibly think of sealing off the space to collect and absorb negative energy?

If the purpose of coming in was to let a Ghost-type pet beast absorb negative energy, it would have started absorbing the moment it entered; why wait until now?

This situation looks more like the space was sealed and energy absorption was conducted because they knew beforehand that secret realm rifts would appear.

Teacher Mi Jiala was silent for a few seconds, then said in a deep voice:

"Psychic-type pet beasts have a skill called Space Quake. It's a super-tier skill that can put the space in a certain area into a state of energy instability, creating tremors. If the proficiency is high enough, they can make the tremors disappear, and if it's even higher, there's a chance to create rifts in space. It specifically depends on whether the space it's in is stable."

She paused, looked at the secret realm rifts high in the sky, and added:

"Secret realm rifts appear in this Lost Town every day, so clearly the space is unstable. If a Psychic-type pet beast cast Space Quake here, it is indeed possible for so many secret realm rifts to appear at the same time."

After listening, Qiao Sang's first thought was: Holy crap, as expected!

Her second thought was:

A Psychic-type pet beast that can use Space Quake, combined with a Ghost-type pet beast that can absorb negative energy over such a wide range—this person is likely no simple character.

Qiao Sang looked at Teacher Mi Jiala and asked, "Teacher, should we intervene?"

According to statistics, most pet beasts that can use super-tier skills only reach that level once they hit the Emperor rank. To make so many secret realm rifts appear simultaneously, the proficiency of that Space Quake must be at an unimaginable level.

High proficiency means a long training time, and a long training time means this pet beast is definitely of a certain age; the possibility of it being Emperor rank or even higher is quite significant.

Not to mention the Beast Tamer, she couldn't handle this Psychic-type pet beast alone; only Teacher Teacher Mi Jiala, who is an S-rank Beast Tamer, would have the ability to resolve this.

Teacher Mi Jiala suddenly laughed:

"This is an excellent opportunity for training. Go find this person."

Qiao Sang: "???"

"Just me?" Qiao Sang probed.

Teacher Mi Jiala looked over:

"I will intervene when it is time to intervene."

With those words from you, I can rest easy... Qiao Sang looked at Little Xunbao and said loudly:

"Use Dark Shadow to absorb the energy."

She paused and added:

"In a conspicuous place."

"Xun xun~"

Little Xunbao nodded, controlled the Giant Ghost Ring King to go high into the sky, and pressed its claws together.

The Giant Ghost Ring King's size immediately increased at a speed visible to the naked eye, until it reached about 60 meters.

In an instant, the gazes of all the people and pet beasts gathered there.

Seeing a giant pet beast that was a full 60 meters tall, everyone felt genuine fear; even some of the Beast Tamers who had been relatively calm couldn't help but change their expressions.

"Wh-what kind of pet beast is this?"

"Holy crap, it's over! It's all over!"

"Ah! Home! I want to go home! I'm never looking for the Soul-Guiding Cat again!"

"Everyone, don't panic! This is just a Dark Shadow, and this pet beast has a Beast Tamer; it's here to help us!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone shifted from sorrow to joy.

They had thought it was an enemy, but it turned out to be an ally. Although they didn't know what this pet beast was called, being able to manifest a Dark Shadow of such size meant its strength was definitely extraordinary.

Amidst the expectant gazes, the Giant Ghost Ring King opened its mouth and inhaled, and the energy within the ghost mist instantly surged into its mouth like a tidal wave.

This... Everyone was stunned at first, then their expressions changed abruptly, and they began to curse:

"We're fighting for our lives here, and you're taking advantage of the situation to absorb negative energy!"

"Whose pet beast is this? If you've got the guts, come out and show yourself!"

"Absorbing so much, aren't you afraid of blowing your Ghost-type pet beast to pieces!"

During this time, some wild Ghost-type pet beasts launched attacks.

Everyone had to start defending themselves, but even so, the cursing didn't stop:

"If you've got the guts to let your pet beast absorb it, why don't you have the guts to come out! Come out!"

"Look up there! It's that foreigner! I saw her arrive with this Ghost-type pet beast a long time ago!"

"Alright, so it's a foreigner. Once these wild pet beasts are dealt with, don't let us see you, or we'll beat you every time we do!"

The angry energy in the ghost mist increased significantly; clearly, someone letting a Ghost-type pet beast absorb negative energy at such a critical moment made them very angry.

Teacher Mi Jiala: "..."

The Indifference Powder is truly effective; the effect is still there after such a long time... Qiao Sang stood to the side, keeping her eyes on her nose and her nose on her heart.

The Giant Ghost Ring King absorbed a massive amount of negative energy.

At first, the wild Ghost-type pet beasts retreated, but after realizing it was just a Dark Shadow, many began to attack, and among them were Beast Tamers who were dissatisfied with the Giant Ghost Ring King absorbing negative energy at this time.

Various attacks converged, but they were all neutralized one by one by Like Ya Bao, Lubao, and Gangbao.

As time passed, Little Xunbao let out a burp.

About another half a minute later, the air emitted a strange sound, as if something was flying at high speed. A silver-white shockwave shot down from high in the sky, accurately hitting the Giant Ghost Ring King and piercing right through it.

The Giant Ghost Ring King dissipated instantly.

The cursing also stopped.

Finally here... Qiao Sang looked up at the sky.

She saw a pet beast about five meters tall, mostly silver-white with a tail about twice the length of its body, watching Little Xunbao calmly from high in the sky.

Beside it was a young man wearing a black T-shirt, looking to be about 20 years old.

"Xun xun..."

Little Xunbao noticed the newcomer was hostile and teleported to Like Ya Bao's side.

Seeing this, the young man narrowed his eyes.

Light-Seeking Sora, an Emperor-rank Psychic-type pet beast, genderless, extremely high IQ, likes to control others' minds... Qiao Sang looked at the pet beast in the distance, the relevant data flashing through her mind, and a thought crossed her mind:

"It really is an Emperor-rank pet beast..."

She looked at the young man, only to see him looking back at her.

Did the Indifference Powder fail? Qiao Sang couldn't help but become alert.

Everyone looked up and saw that someone had finally dealt with the Dark Shadow. They were overjoyed and vied to speak:

"Brother! Well done!"

"Beautifully done!"

"Holy crap, what brother, this is a big shot! Light-Seeking Sora! This is the Emperor-rank pet beast Light-Seeking Sora!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up as if they had seen a lifeline, and they begged for help:

"Big shot, hurry and deal with these wild pet beasts!"

"Save us, big shot!"

"Big shot, hurry and make a move, I can't hold on much longer!"

The young man ignored them, instead looking at Qiao Sang, and said indifferently:

"What a pity, such a young Beast Tamer, yet you also came here because of the news about the Soul-Guiding Cat."

Qiao Sang's heart stirred, and she raised her voice, trying to make sure everyone could hear:

"The news about the Soul-Guiding Cat wasn't released by you on purpose, was it?"

The air suddenly went quiet.

Everyone's minds went blank.

The news about the Soul-Guiding Cat was released on purpose?

Thanks to the young man, everyone had noticed Qiao Sang and naturally heard her voice.

The impact of this sentence was too great. Everyone looked dazed, subconsciously turning their heads to look at the young man high in the sky, waiting for his answer, leaving only their own pet beasts and the wild Ghost-type pet beasts still fighting bravely.

The young man stared at her without speaking.

Good fellow, it really was him who released the news on purpose... Qiao Sang's heart sank.

In the suffocating silence, she spoke:

"You released the news about the Soul-Guiding Cat, attracted everyone to this Lost Town, then sealed the space so no one could get out, and then had the Light-Seeking Sora cast Space Quake to create so many secret realm rifts, manufacturing panic and making everyone fall into despair and fear—your goal was to let your Ghost-type pet beast absorb this energy, am I right?"

"Everything you said is correct." The young man admitted it quite readily.

The air went quiet again.

Everyone was shocked, stunned, and angry.

At the same time, despair and confusion rose in everyone's hearts.

Everyone's purpose in coming here was to find the Soul-Guiding Cat, but now they were being told the news was fake? It was just to lure them here so the Ghost-type pet beast could absorb negative energy?

In an instant, even richer negative energy than before surged from almost everyone.

The ghost mist thickened at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Seeing this, the young man laughed:

"I have to thank you for telling these people the news; at least they can die knowing the truth."

This guy was waiting for me to finish speaking on purpose; admitting it actively was also to make the negative emotions in everyone's hearts even stronger... Qiao Sang's heart sank deeper and deeper, but then she remembered she still had Teacher Teacher Mi Jiala by her side. She held her head high, chest out, full of righteousness, and said:

"You think I just let my pet beast absorb negative energy on purpose to lure you here just so everyone would know the truth?"

The young man raised an eyebrow:

"You think you can handle me?"

Qiao Sang smiled:

"Why not?"

What? Can handle him?!

Hearing this sentence, it was like the sound of heaven to everyone. They turned their heads abruptly, looking at Qiao Sang with surprise and joy.

Facing everyone's burning gazes, Qiao Sang lowered her voice and said:

"Teacher, I've lured him out; it's your turn to make an appearance."

Gangbao wore an "I knew it" expression.

Teacher Mi Jiala: "..."

Teacher Mi Jiala said indifferently:

"Summon all your pet beasts and attack together."

Teacher is domineering! Qiao Sang straightened her back a little more.

The young man frowned.

The other party saw the Light-Seeking Sora and still dared to say such things; either they were mentally ill, or they truly had that kind of strength.

He glanced at the people below and smiled:

"Do you mind if we battle somewhere else?"

Teacher Mi Jiala did not speak.

"Why?" Qiao Sang asked.

The young man remained where he was, his tone unchanged: "I want to absorb more negative energy before absorbing the death energy."

That meant battling here would cause many people's deaths, and if they were to die, they should die later.

Everyone's pupils shrank, and their expressions changed drastically. The feeling of this sentence was like squeezing them dry before swallowing them in one gulp.

The other party didn't just want to absorb negative energy; he never intended to let them leave alive!

The energy in the ghost mist became even richer.

"Fine." Teacher Mi Jiala nodded: "Summon all your pet beasts first."

This person's vibe is too eerie... Hearing this, the young man didn't act immediately.

He was just about to speak when his expression became dazed. His hands were raised uncontrollably, and he began to form seals, while the Beast Taming Tome in his brain operated on its own.

Before long, five massive purple star arrays lit up in front of him simultaneously.

Within the star arrays, five pet beasts of various sizes appeared above.

A, an A-rank Beast Tamer... Deep despair surged in everyone's eyes.

Water-Sealing Thorn Horse... Qiao Sang recognized at a glance that among the five summoned pet beasts, one was an Emperor-rank pet beast.

"Take the white one and the blue one away." Teacher Mi Jiala said.

"Pen pen." Penjiamei appeared, its eyes glowing blue.

Teacher Mi Jiala looked at Qiao Sang: "The rest is up to you."

After saying this, she disappeared from where she was.

Leaving with her were Penjiamei, Water-Sealing Thorn Horse, and Light-Seeking Sora.

"..."

Qiao Sang looked at the young man remaining in the distance and the other four pet beasts; besides silence, there was only silence.

"Ya ya!"

Like Ya Bao's eyes revealed a fighting spirit.

Lubao stared at the opponent in the distance, cold air beginning to radiate from its body.

Gangbao smiled at its Beast Tamer, then looked at the opponent in the distance with a serious expression.

"Xun xun!"

Seeing the two most powerful ones taken away, Little Xunbao couldn't help but perk up. It scanned the opponents in front of it, and finally, it provocatively hooked its short toe at one of the pet beasts that was about a meter tall, black-bodied, with a long white beard and sharp horns on its head—it could tell at a glance that it was a Ghost-type pet beast just like itself.

At this moment, the young man regained consciousness. Looking at the summoned pet beasts in front of him and the original position of the Light-Seeking Sora, his expression was incredibly ugly.

He raised his hands and quickly formed seals, but the Water-Sealing Thorn Horse and Light-Seeking Sora could not be summoned back no matter what.

The young man's expression instantly became even uglier, even turning slightly pale.

To be honest, he hadn't experienced this feeling of being out of control for a long time.

A long-lost fear surged into his heart. The young man took a deep breath and said:

"Who exactly is she?"

Dream Ghost, intermediate Ghost-type pet beast; Sharp-Tooth Dragon, Dragon-type General-rank pet beast; Arrow-Blade Swallow King, King-rank bird pet beast; Witch Secret Demon, King-rank Ghost-type pet beast... Qiao Sang took a deep breath, ignored him, adjusted her mindset, and looked at the four pet beasts remaining in front of her, their data flashing through her mind.

Immediately, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, Teacher Teacher Mi Jiala is still reliable; she didn't leave the Emperor-rank pet beast behind...

Then she thought of something, her gaze falling on that Witch Secret Demon.

The other party's star array is purple; they can only contract six pet beasts. Excluding the two Emperor-rank pet beasts Teacher Teacher Mi Jiala took away, the rest are all here. Among them are two Ghost-type pet beasts. The Dream Ghost is only an intermediate pet beast and doesn't have much ability. It seems the one that has been absorbing negative energy all along is this Witch Secret Demon...