Previously on Beast Taming: My Intelligence System...
Ye Bai enters the Deceit Realm, a place suitable for illusion beasts. The Celestial Minor Star and Celestial Secret Star also arrive, planning to conquer the realm for their Heaven and Earth Association. Ye Bai learns from Shadow that eeries need the outer world's life breath to grow stronger, despite the realm's unique, Yin-infused flora. Attempts by the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly and Sunflower Fairy to create clones are hindered by the realm's rules, suggesting the world's consciousness is resisting outsiders.
"We've already been marked upon entering this world, but I have since removed it."
"Skills of the light attribute are severely limited in this particular world."
"Regardless, let us proceed with caution."
"My strength has not yet recovered, and if we rashly encounter the Trickster God, escape will depend on the Devouring Roc."
"Furthermore, the Trickster God's power likely exerts some influence over the Devouring Roc, meaning even if we flee, we could end up within the Trickster God's domain."
"You must understand that entering another's territory could lead to your annihilation by the Trickster God."
"Even I, Hastar, could fall into a trap within another's domain; this is precisely how my true form became imprisoned."
Hastar expressed this with considerable frustration.
For him, the Lord of Yellow Robe and Hastar of the Wind, being imprisoned was an immense humiliation.
"Therefore, within the Deceit Realm, we must exercise extreme caution and maintain a low profile."
Hastar put forth this suggestion.
"Hastar, what outcome do you foresee if these peach saplings were relocated to the Sea God World?"
Hastar, touching his bald head, replied: "Nothing would occur, and you wouldn't even be able to open the portal to the Sea God World."
"You can attempt it now. This is a medium-sized world, constrained by the influence of its rules. The Sea God World cannot manifest here."
"Otherwise, it would be akin to large fish consuming small ones, and small ones devouring shrimp – they would be utterly wiped out."
At this juncture, Shadow Trick shrugged his shoulders, a hint of mockery in his expression.
"Your concept is sound, but its execution presents challenges. These peculiar creatures, originating from unique environments, could undergo transformations of earth-shattering proportions if transplanted to a different world."
"Unusual flora from the surface world cannot survive in this environment."
"They would be instantly disintegrated by the Yin Qi present in the interior world."
"Conversely, if the peach saplings from here were transplanted to an environment brimming with life force, they would cease to be mere peach saplings."
"To sustain themselves, the interior and surface worlds necessitate a certain equilibrium."
Being of royal descent, Shadow Trick possessed knowledge of many secrets unknown to others.
"Shadow Trick, I have a query for you: why do no new Trickster Gods emerge, even as the strange beasts prey upon each other?"
Ye Bai's question was readily addressed by Shadow Trick: "Because the moment they approach the stage of becoming Trickster Gods, they are consumed by the existing Trickster Gods."
"The Deceit Realm prohibits the genesis of new Trickster Gods, as such an event would encroach upon the established domains of current ones."
"The Deceit Realm is finite in size; the emergence of new Trickster Gods would inevitably lead to a reduction in the territories of existing deities."
"Moreover, even if a new Trickster God were to appear, they could not be easily eliminated. It would require the concerted effort of at least two Trickster Gods to effectively imprison them."
"This is why numerous divine formats are secured within the Trickster God's palace, having been acquired from unusual creatures on the cusp of divinity."
Shadow Trick's discourse conveyed an air of profound knowledge, leading Ye Bai to suspect that Shadow Trick himself might have once been a nascent God.
"Indeed, these secrets are derived from inherited wisdom."
"That is the extent of my knowledge, but I believe you could uncover further mysteries by venturing into the temple."
With this thought, Ye Bai's gaze shifted, and he tentatively posed a question to Shadow Trick: "I wished to inquire about something; I am uncertain if you possess this knowledge."
"Are you aware of any human settlements?"
"I seek any information regarding humans."
Shadow Trick paused, as if in contemplation.
"There is one such place, though I cannot ascertain if it remains inhabited."
"Allow me to guide you there."
"Speaking of which, were you not preparing some provisions? Humans who escape encounters with strange creatures often face severe shortages of food and water, compelling them to return after their initial flight."
"The exterior is teeming with man-eating, deceitful beasts."
As Shadow Trick was speaking, a colossal brown bear slowly ascended into view from a distance.
This ursine creature was clad in battle armor, its scarlet eyes devoid of any apparent reason.
"This is a Wilderness Battle Bear, the most common deceitful beast encountered by humans without exception."
"A single swipe from its paw can effortlessly decapitate a human."
The Wilderness Battle Bear swayed, rising to its full height, its gaze locking onto Ye Bai.
Just as it prepared to launch an assault, the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm collided with the Wilderness Battle Bear as if propelled by a cannon.
The Wilderness Battle Bear recoiled, a searing pain erupting from its snout, from which streams of dark blood began to flow.
It was instantly consumed by rage.
"An enraged Wilderness Battle Bear experiences a significant enhancement in its offensive capabilities."
Shadow Trick had barely uttered these words when the Wilderness Battle Bear swung its immense paw with tremendous force towards the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm.
Ye Bai observed the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm enveloped in a shimmering silver light, its Steel Wall ability rapidly reaching its zenith.
The Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly watched with glee, its excitement soaring even though its own clone was acting independently. It reveled in the unfolding spectacle.
Sticking out its tongue, the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly appeared to cheer on the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm, waving a banner of support.
“Go!”
“Go!”
“Go!”
“Smash that bear cub to bits!”
The Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly’s demeanor was one of pure joy.
With a swift movement, the Wilderness Battle Bear raised a mighty paw, bringing it down ferociously upon the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm. A resounding boom echoed as the ground surrounding the silkworm fractured like brittle glass.
While the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm remained unscathed, the Wilderness Battle Bear cried out in sharp pain from its own paw.
“Gah, it burns! Why the intense pain!”
The Wilderness Battle Bear gazed at its rapidly inflating paw, on the verge of leaping away in distress.
Seizing the momentum, the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm opened its colossal maw, ingesting a vast quantity of peach saplings. It then contorted its form into a Gatling gun-like weapon, spewing peach seeds bearing human-like faces from its mouth.
Before the Wilderness Battle Bear could even register what was happening, peach seeds lodged themselves within its eye sockets, imbuing its expression with a bewildered, almost cute, look.
The Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm unleashed a barrage at full power, sending the Wilderness Battle Bear into a frenzy.
In a last-ditch effort, it plunged into a withered tree trunk, only to be struck squarely on its posterior by the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm.
“Oof! Oof!” came muffled yelps from within the tree.
The Wilderness Battle Bear was pummeled into unconsciousness.
At this juncture, the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm hopped over to the subdued Wilderness Battle Bear. A mystical rune materialized on its forehead as the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm established a binding contract with the defeated creature.
“That was a bold and impressive move,”
“Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly, your clone displayed incredible might.”
“It successfully subdued the Wilderness Battle Bear, turning it into a tamed companion.”
A flicker of displeasure crossed the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly’s face as it eyed the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm with a hint of envy. “How dare you snatch the spotlight from me.”
Before the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly could voice its objections, Ye Bai swiftly guided it into the Beast Taming Space. “Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly, Devouring Roc, you two should recuperate in the Beast Taming Space for now.”
“With more eyes observing us, there’s a risk of attracting unwanted attention from other unusual creatures.”
The diminutive Sunflower Fairy remained by Ye Bai’s side.
“Subduing this Wilderness Battle Bear will make it much easier to evade the surveillance of those deceitful individuals.”
Shadow Trick let out a breath of relief.
“The Wilderness Battle Bear is widely known in the wilds as the domain of a bloody tyrant, and its very essence radiates vital energy, deterring most lesser strange creatures. Only those of a higher caliber can withstand its potent aura.”
“However, even these high-level strange creatures generally avoid provoking the Wilderness Battle Bear.”
“Consequently, the Wilderness Battle Bear provides a considerable degree of safety.”
Ye Bai immediately grasped the implication: wherever the Wilderness Battle Bear was present, that area would naturally become exceptionally secure, as ordinary strange creatures would hesitate to investigate.
