Feng Yuan examined around but still couldn’t figure out what the special energy was all about. However, he did notice why Agunas couldn’t perform time retrospection; because the special energy’s order was so high that not even Agunas’s authority could push it to perform time retrospection.
"It’s strange, hope, joy, mystery, and fantasy, what kind of weird power is this."
Sensing the characteristics of that power carefully, Feng Yuan was taken aback. The features full of positive aura clearly couldn’t be Agunas’s power. It’s not that Feng Yuan was saying Agunas was bad, but in general, a characteristic of time power can’t do without ruthless indifference.
No choice, time is too special; if those who hold relevant authority have an overflowing heart of compassion, it wouldn’t be a good thing for everyone. Blindly altering the Time River causing it to collapse is entirely possible.
The special energy entangled in this map happens to be an existence with near-max positive characteristics, love and compassion naturally included, and this directly excludes most Divine Beasts, as they don’t contain this characteristic.
"Strange, what exactly is happening here."
Confused, Feng Yuan put away the map and handed it over to Agunas because he needed to prepare for the upcoming competition. Although he wasn’t going to participate, the cooperative training of Xiao Ji and the Flame Chasing Furry Dog couldn’t be avoided, or else they’d be at a significant disadvantage.
If the numbers don’t match and coordination is lacking, Feng Yuan felt Xiao Ji and the others might not easily secure victory.
Agunas didn’t insist that Feng Yuan investigate with it. Though the source of power was odd, this power full of positive traits presumably wouldn’t belong to any evil beings, as power and character are significantly connected.
The next day, Feng Yuan brought Xiao Ji to the back mountain. Although the academy’s combat grounds were usable, Feng Yuan was too lazy to apply. He simply reported to the academy that he planned to conduct combat training in the back mountain, heading towards the Sky Manor he had left here earlier.
Feng Yuan didn’t frequent this place much, especially during wartime; he temporarily hid it away and hadn’t visited since. Returning this time, he found the place unconsciously forming a self-operating system.
Besides the arranged Spirit Beasts from before, numerous orphaned young Spirit Beasts due to the war were also taken in. Those beasts, upon seeing Feng Yuan approach, called out nervously.
However, the Patado recognized Feng Yuan, calling out happily while restraining the group of young ones. Veronia remarked in surprise,
"These Patado are quite smart."
Too lazy to translate those words of praise, Veronia was amazed that this group of Patado knew they could safely hide here because of Feng Yuan.
It’s worth noting that earlier, Feng Yuan had directly sealed the Sky Manor, even twisting the space here, creating isolation both inside and out. Although this protected the Spirit Beasts inside from warfare threats, it also limited their communication with the outside world.
In such circumstances, them acquiring information from outside left Veronia somewhat incredulous.
Feng Yuan was unaware of what Veronia was thinking; he lightly patted Xiao Ji’s wings and said,
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn’t dare let them freely come and go during wartime, even rescuing Spirit Beasts."
Seeing the additional young Spirit Beasts, Feng Yuan felt a bit helpless. Though there were devices he left and the Patado, they weren’t him; he could easily discern which beasts were originally here and which were later rescued by the Patado.
It wasn’t that Feng Yuan remembered their appearances but because the originally sheltered young Spirit Beasts bore no hidden injuries. At that time, Feng Yuan occasionally visited, resolving such hidden injuries when he did.
However, the Spirit Beasts rescued later by the Patado didn’t enjoy such treatment. Put simply, given the Patado’s capability, they couldn’t thoroughly heal hidden ailments.
Feng Yuan didn’t come intending to do anything but planned to summon a few Patado for healing tasks.
This time’s training, Feng Yuan planned to up the intensity for Xiao Ji and the others.
Though having Veronia help with healing was alright, Feng Yuan decided it was best not to trouble her.
Casually marking out a space in the back mountain, Feng Yuan looked at Xiao Ji and the Flame Chasing Furry Dog and said,
"Next, I’ll summon your opponents. I won’t be directing in the middle, how you battle is up to you, and also, pay attention to coordination."
Seeing Xiao Ji unaffected, Feng Yuan didn’t remind again, figuring it’d know what to do shortly.
Pulling out the Ancient Black Book, Feng Yuan stroked the open pages with his right hand; golden characters emerged, forming a black shadow on the ground. Soon, a purely black turtle-shaped creature drilled out from the shadow, followed by a pitch-black leopard rapidly charging out over its shell.
"Alright, battle ready."
Glancing at Xiao Ji, who wasn’t ready yet, Feng Yuan reminded again. As Feng Yuan issued the command, the black turtle and leopard initiated attack movements, focusing on Xiao Ji.
Veronia looked confusedly at the two shadow creatures, wondering if they weren’t relying on brute force?
At least Feng Yuan, whom it knew, was seldom one to speak of combat techniques, preferring direct violent crushing to end battles.
Xiao Ji seemed indifferent, but the Flame Chasing Furry Dog had sensed trouble. Though a turtle and a leopard might seem insignificant, with Feng Yuan involved, it couldn’t be that simple.
Especially turtles, few species of Spirit Beast could be trifled with.
Xiao Ji flew comfortably into the air, without even activating the Crystal Domain, directly initiating attacks.
"That’s a bit overconfident."
Frowning slightly, Feng Yuan didn’t see this as a good thing; such reckless behavior could lead to major troubles later.
Veronia examined the turtle and leopard; if Feng Yuan’s preparations were for the competition, it should be summoning based on the enemy’s strength. However, in terms of quantity, it lacked at least one similar-level Beast Tamer.
It didn’t believe Feng Yuan was catering to Xiao Ji and the others, as there was no need; if he didn’t want to practice, he wouldn’t have engaged at all.
A Netherfire Orb launched at the closest black leopard, and at this moment, a large number of hexagonal crystal lattices appeared, blocking the turtle and leopard.
The Netherfire Orb exploded upon contact with the Crystal Lattice Barrier, yet a bizarre event occurred: the flame exploded but then quickly shrank, regrouping into a Netherfire Orb.
The light flickered on the Crystal Lattice Barrier, and the recomposed Netherfire Orb instantly grew larger and targeted Xiao Ji faster than before.
With wings folded, Xiao Ji had no time for further defensive action. Thankfully, as a Death-series Divine Beast, Xiao Ji had high resistance against Ghost Series ultimate moves; the reflected orb hitting didn’t cause much harm.
The probing attack ended, Xiao Ji already knew who the defender was, yet still underestimated the difficulty Feng Yuan added this time.
As the Crimson Judgement was initiated, fireballs slammed down, but the hexagonal Crystal Barrier firmly shielded the turtle and leopard; Xiao Ji didn’t notice, but the Flame Chasing Furry Dog became aware something was amiss.
Although Xiao Ji’s attacks tied up the turtle’s efforts, the leopard didn’t wait foolishly for opportunities; its rising aura and gradually shining claws were clear indicators that it was silently strengthening.
With a howl, the Flame Chasing Furry Dog charged out, by now Xiao Ji had some control over the Crimson Judgement, avoiding incidents where fireballs hit teammates.
Yet the fast-approaching Flame Chasing Furry Dog was obstructed by the Crystal Barrier, without a chance to destroy it, the leopard suddenly vanished, reappearing behind Xiao Ji the next moment.
A shadow of dark red claws flashed by; Xiao Ji was sent flying, losing control over the Crimson Judgement; fireballs’ drop points became unrestricted in wide-range indiscriminate bombardment.
Before Xiao Ji could rise, the black leopard closed in preparing another strike, but this time the Flame Chasing Furry Dog had arrived, forcing it back with Flame Jet.
With a flick of its tail, a white flame fell upon Xiao Ji; as a Death-series Spirit Beast, Xiao Ji could hardly accept normal healing moves.
Its attributes clashed with those of healing moves; using healing moves on Xiao Ji would convert them from healing moves to offensive ones.
Especially certain Holy, Purification-attributed ultimate moves were even more so.
The Flame Chasing Furry Dog’s Life Flame was different; although akin to methods for supplementing life force, in truth, it didn’t replenish life force but instead mildly consumed it.
In the end, this ultimate move’s effect was merely accelerating healing speed, quite different from actual healing moves.
On the brink of defeat, Xiao Ji finally got serious, fixing its gaze on the leopard, contemplating how to tackle the adversary.

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