Chapter 1285: Chapter 919: Nightmare Energy (Recommended to read together with tomorrow’s chapter)

One must know, the evolutionary items needed for Pet Beasts become increasingly difficult to find on the market as they grow stronger.

The tungsten corpse crystal required for a King-level Spectral-type Pet Beast to evolve to Emperor Level only appears in certain auction houses publicly.

Mikaela continued:

“However, there can’t only be Corpse Little Ghosts in a place with so many of them.”

The reason tungsten corpse crystals are so precious is not only because they mostly appear in eerie graveyards, where entry must be discreet outside for fear of being caught, but also because wherever there are tungsten corpse crystals, there is a colony of Corpse Little Ghosts.

The lifespan of Spectral-type Pet Beasts is long, and no one can predict the level of the Corpse Little Ghost leader one might encounter.

Qiao Sang pondered for a moment, then said:

“My goal remains unchanged, the mission still is to find the Lele Seed. The most important thing currently is to ensure Guo Ruiqi’s safety as we explore this area and then leave successfully.”

There’s no doubt that the tungsten corpse crystal is very tempting, but she has a rather powerless Guo Ruiqi by her side. Little Treasure Hunter is far from reaching the Emperor Level, and even a not-insignificant distance from King Level, so there’s really no need to take such risks for a tungsten corpse crystal that may or may not be found.

Not wanting to seek out the tungsten corpse crystal… Mikaela was somewhat surprised that Qiao Sang wasn’t interested in the tungsten corpse crystal.

To be precise, she should be interested, but is suppressing it.

Such steadfast determination, a tool like the tungsten corpse crystal, even if she doesn’t need it, she could completely use it as trade for something she requires.

If it were her youthful self, even if it was dangerous, she surely would have gone.

Once a goal is set, pursue it without being swayed by other temptations – not bad… Mikaela’s eyes inadvertently showed a hint of admiration.

It’s too dangerous here, with groups of Pet Beasts emerging constantly, it’s better to leave early… wanting here, Qiao Sang looked at Little Treasure Hunter and gestured toward Guo Ruiqi:

“Lick him awake.”

“Xun Xun~”

Little Treasure Hunter floated beside Guo Ruiqi, stuck out his tongue, and gave a heavy lick on his cheek.

Guo Ruiqi slowly opened his eyes.

As he looked down at the scene, he gave a start and was completely awake instantly.

“It’s dangerous here, prepare yourself, we’re setting off now,” Qiao Sang said.

“Xun Xun?”

Little Treasure Hunter lifted the Corpse Little Ghost in its hands, asking what to do with it.

The Corpse Little Ghost didn’t move, accepting its fate.

Just moments ago acting so arrogant, now so quiet. I nearly thought you’d been dealt with too… Qiao Sang glanced at the Corpse Little Ghost and internally scoffed:

“Let it…”

Before she could finish, suddenly, large waves of dark mist came pouring in, bringing with them a chill, eerie and terrifying atmosphere.

Vaguely, a giant silhouette emerged from underground below.

This is… Qiao Sang felt a chill down her spine, sensing a foreboding feeling.

Even if she doesn’t understand Pet Beasts much, she can roughly discern their level from their aura.

This is a King-level Pet Beast.

And it’s definitely not just at the entry level of King.

Holy crap! What? What kind of Pet Beasts are these! Guo Ruiqi clutched tightly onto the Speed Sleep Bird under him, trembling.

He had no idea what was happening, just felt that after being awoken, one moment he thought the crisis was over, and the next he felt he was in an even greater danger than before.

Oh my God! If seeing Qing Qingni comes with such shocking experiences, then he actually can skip the encounter!

“Tomb Corpse Spirit, the King-level form of a Corpse Little Ghost.” Mikaela spoke in a calm voice, though her tone was serious: “Seems like this Tomb Corpse Spirit is the leader of this group of Corpse Little Ghosts.”

“Keh keh keh!”

The previously resigned Corpse Little Ghost lifted its head, grinning, letting out an eerie laugh.

So, you know, if you’re wise, quickly let it go!

“Xun Xun!”

Little Treasure Hunter, unable to stand the Corpse Little Ghost arrogantly cackling while in its grasp, slapped it on the head.

“Corpse Corpse!”

The Corpse Little Ghost widened its eyes, its laughter abruptly halted, revealing an incredulous expression.

You hit me!

The boss is right here, yet you still dare hit me?!

“Xun Xun!”

Little Treasure Hunter slapped it on the head again.

Hitting you indeed!

What’s so great about the boss, it’s a boss too.

The Corpse Little Ghost was dumbfounded.

Little Treasure Hunter seized the opportunity, its eyes glimmered with a purple light.

In the next moment, the Corpse Little Ghost was overcome by drowsiness and closed its eyes, falling into a deep sleep.

The dark fog enveloped them.

Subsequently, the giant silhouette below vanished into the mist.

“Bind!” Qiao Sang commanded with a serious expression.

“Xun Xun!”

Little Treasure Hunter tossed the Corpse Little Ghost down and raised its short toes.

The originally invisible upward floating silhouette shifted direction, catching the Corpse Little Ghost.

Next, dozens of shadows extraordinarily slender to the Tomb Corpse Spirit bound it tightly from all directions.

The Spectral-type Pet Beasts are invisible to others and other beasts, but to Little Treasure Hunter, it’s a silly big figure floating straight toward it.

The Tomb Corpse Spirit reappeared, clawing and pulling the shadows bound to its arms, lightly tearing them.

Little Treasure Hunter was forcefully pulled over by a powerful force.

“Ice Heaven Domain!” Qiao Sang shouted.

The Tomb Corpse Spirit’s strength was far beyond Little Treasure Hunter’s, she didn’t expect Little Treasure Hunter’s Shadow Control to fully ensnare it, but to reveal its position and momentarily restrain it.

“Ice Emperor!”

Lubao also realized that this opponent was different in strength from those encountered before.

It showed a serious expression, letting out a loud call, and frantically activated the energy within, emitting visible cold Qi.

Instantly, the temperature plummeted, and the world turned icy.

The Tomb Corpse Spirit and the shadows binding it were encased in a thick, solid ice shell.

However, the dark mist simply lightened a bit and did not vanish.

Just as Qiao Sang was about to instruct Lubao and others to concentrate their attacks, her heart suddenly pounded vigorously, adrenaline surged, the calm in her mind was utterly lost, replaced by unprecedented fear.

Something’s wrong, this isn’t right… why am I so scared… Qiao Sang trembled slightly, both fearful, yet clinging to a fraction of rational thought.

“Senior Qiao, Senior Qiao, what should we do, it’s too terrifying here, I, I don’t want to stay in this Secret Realm for even a second more…” Guo Ruiqi collapsed on the Speed Sleep Bird, his face showing extreme fear, seemingly without the slightest confidence in the path ahead.

The Speed Sleep Bird beneath him was also trembling uncontrollably.

Qiao Sang looked to her side.

She saw Steelbao, who was usually calm, with eyes full of fear like the Speed Sleep Bird.

Little Treasure Hunter was the same, expressions of terror, its short toes trembling incessantly, the shadows it cast had faded away.

Yaobao’s expression twisted as if in a nightmare.

Qingbao rushed into her arms, its body shaking uncontrollably.

The surrounding temperature suddenly warmed.

Though still cold, it was much warmer than before.

Qiao Sang turned to Lubao.

“Ice Emperor…”

Lubao stared downward, body trembling slightly, eyes filled with fear.

The ice crust on the Tomb Corpse Spirit was gradually melting.

At this moment, Xu Gehong’s voice sounded:

“It’s Nightmare Energy, it can infinitely amplify the fear in its target’s heart, preventing one from thinking calmly, and it will cause pets’ energy fluctuations due to fright.”

Mikaela’s expression was slightly solemn.

Nightmare Energy, a high-level skill of the Spectral Series, generally only learned by older and more malicious Pet Beasts, rarely seen in matches.

Qiao Sang’s strongest battle force now aside from the Ice Emperor Ram is the Flame Kiru.

The Tomb Corpse Spirit has already initiated Nightmare Energy.

Now with the Flame Kiru asleep, relying solely on the Ice Emperor Ram would be hard to win.

Could it be, having just entered not long ago, she must consciously reveal her identity already…