Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1524: 427: Lin Su's Decision (2-in-1, Countdown to Finale: 24)

The immense force vibrating within the weapon seemed capable of causing the void itself to cave in; it was easy to envision any foe being pulverized by a single impact from this long staff.

“This functions as a melee-type skill that channels fighting force, while also preserving the primary traits of the former Stinging Song.” Tata swung the staff through the air twice, triggering a violent sonic boom. “Any adversary struck by this will find their own wounds becoming the catalyst for recovery, healing me incessantly.”

Lin Su and the five little ones let out a collective gasp of surprise.

In the past, Tata lacked significant offensive potential, as the Stinging Song was strictly a supportive tool for teammates.

Now, however, the beast possessed formidable combat prowess. The sheer terror of a "Head-on Blow" infused with the properties of the Stinging Song was hard to fathom.

Furthermore, because the Head-on Blow is classified as an attack, it would simultaneously activate the effects of Retaliation…

One might actually die of sheer frustration while trying to duel Tata.

“What about the final skill?” Lin Su asked, his curiosity piqued.

“The last one is called Fighting Will!” Tata explained. “Upon activation, I rapidly enter my absolute peak combat state.”

“Oh? That sounds promising, show us.” Lin Su’s eyes sparkled with interest.

“Understood.” Tata gave a firm nod and immediately executed the skill.

In an instant, Lin Su and the five little ones were stunned to see Tata’s eyes turn a deep blood-red as a faint, murderous battle zeal radiated from its body.

Was this really supposed to be a peak fighting state?

It looked more like an Electric Control Mage descending into a berserk frenzy!

“Pop!”

Acting on instinct, Youyou flickered behind Tata and delivered a quick flick to its forehead.

Tata snapped back to its usual self at once, sheepishly scratching its head in embarrassment.

Watching with a faint smile, Lin Su began to weigh the implications.

While Tata’s recent evolution appeared to have reduced the total number of talent skills, the actual surge in raw power was undeniable.

With Comet Strike for range and Head-on Blow for close quarters, Tata now had a complete offensive kit. Since it possessed fighting skills, it could naturally master various fighting teaching skills in the future.

Additionally, the Recovery Song—with its massive area of influence—had pushed Tata’s Recovery Power to its absolute limit.

The beast had successfully gained the ability to fight without sacrificing its signature healing utility, which was undoubtedly the most favorable result.

Moreover, Retaliation had become the cornerstone of Tata’s abilities as a passive core skill.

The idea that every strike could generate an equivalent amount of restoration sounded absurd, but in a real fight, it would be downright broken.

As for that last skill, Fighting Will…

It was probably best not to dwell on that for now.

Having grasped the extent of Tata’s new strength, Lin Su spoke up. “Tata, while you were evolving, the other five decided on their specific paths for breaking through to immortality.”

“I am approaching the threshold of the ninth level myself. I plan to halt my Cultivation progress once I reach it, waiting for all of you to finalize your paths before we all advance together. So, have you thought about your future direction?”

Tata scratched its head, pondering the question.

Previously, it would have followed Youyou’s lead without a second thought, choosing the path of recovery rules.

However, now that its long-standing dream of having combat power had been realized, new considerations had emerged.

It was clear that it was meant to walk a unique path.

“I intend to build my foundation around my core skills!” After a brief silence, Tata’s eyes lit up with clarity.

What was the true essence of recovery rules?

Through its deepening connection to those rules, Tata had reached a profound realization.

Just as water naturally flows to the lowest point or heat dissipates into the cold,

all things in existence move toward a specific state of entropy.

Recovery Power, however, is a force that pushes back against that natural flow.

This was the reason it could pull together scattered energy, mend broken bodies, and even nullify the effects of Youyou’s Fragment Rules.

Retaliation was still a recovery rule at its heart, but it had evolved through its fusion with fighting skills.

This specific power was no longer just about healing; it was about temporal reversal—a rewinding of state!

If these specific rules could be mastered, its power would reach unprecedented heights!

Filled with this realization, Tata’s eyes burned with a fierce determination.

This was it!

This was the Dao it would follow!

“Since your mind is made up, follow that plan with everything you have.” Observing Tata’s resolve, Lin Su gave its head an affectionate pat before looking at all six of his companions. “Now, we must evaluate our current circumstances.”

Blessings and misfortunes often go hand in hand.

Though they had been swept away by spatial turbulence, landing on this island—a place of great significance to Lin Su and the group—had yielded incredible gains.

Lanlan had been awakened and brought back into the fold.

Lin Su stood at the very edge of reaching the ninth level of his Beast Taming Space.

The little ones had each claimed legacies from their previous lives.

Ghostly had acquired a second Heaven and Earth Seed.

And Tata had finally secured the Five-colored Gem, completing its vital evolution.

With these unexpected gifts now settled, they had to plan their next move.

“If my memory serves me…” Lin Su surveyed the horizon, casting a troubled look toward the east. “We are a great distance from the Eastern Extreme Domain, though the West Profound Domain is relatively nearby.”

“By now, our Master is surely aware that I have gone missing. We must make our way back to the Eastern Extreme Domain immediately to show we are safe.”

The six little ones nodded their heads in solemn agreement.

“My spatial abilities are somewhat dampened here in the Endless Sea,” Ghostly noted after a quick calculation. “However, if I push myself to the limit, we should reach the Eastern Extreme Domain in just a few days.”

“A few days is manageable,” Lin Su agreed, then hesitated. “But there is one more problem. Once we return to Blue Star, how are we going to explain the situation regarding Lanlan?”