Chapter 2677 - 2678: Same Goal, Different Paths

Nobody knew if it was because she had someone backing her up that Shen Zhongqian’s choice of attack chains was so unexpected. Her previous Wasteland Domain was very extreme, with only one chain usable, while other methods were almost nonexistent, at least when it came to dealing with unexpected situations.

Considering Shen Zhongqian’s talent, Feng Yuan didn’t find anything too wrong. After all, he didn’t expect Shen Zhongqian to be as agile as Qi Chen in battle, flexibly using the ultimate moves of Beast Tamers.

Being able to use a chain of attacks is already considered good for ordinary Beastmasters, given that their opponents might not necessarily allow them to utilize their chain attacks.

"Child of Starlight! Flooded River Valley! Nini! Use stone pillars to create stepping points! Baby! Guide Nature’s Radiance!"

At Shen Zhongqian’s command, the illusory flood instantly swallowed the battlefield. Not only were the Mud Snails standing on the towering stone pillars, but even the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound leaped to the top of the soaring stone pillars.

No choice, although the flood wasn’t real, it still had a strong impact. Not to mention, the strange sensation from the surging murky river water made the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound very uncomfortable.

Feng Yuan didn’t hide on the enemy’s stone pillar. He knew well that any retreat seemingly left by the enemy might hide traps.

The power borrowed from Xiao Ji effortlessly kept the flood’s phantom at bay, and as the flood continued to hit the Black Sun Barrier, Xiao Ji’s accumulated power finally triggered the Black Sun’s counter effect.

However, because the attacks were continuous but almost lacked force, the counterattack seemed weak. At least Shen Zhongqian’s beasts and the Child of Starlight could withstand the sudden retort.

Shen Zhongqian had anticipated the flood triggering Xiao Ji’s counterattack. The Flooded River Valley chain wasn’t something she came up with herself. Needless to say, this special Domain Crystal, even Feng Yuan had never heard of it.

This thing differed from proper Crystal Domains. The carried environment bore the look of a natural disaster rampaging, unlike normal Crystal Domains that depicted natural surroundings.

Of course, Feng Yuan could guess that this special Crystal Domain likely had some unique purpose and effect, but he couldn’t fathom what it was.

Shen Zhongqian didn’t utilize the special effects of this unique Crystal Domain since she didn’t have a corresponding Spirit Beast. This chain was something she saw online; many Beastmasters share their discoveries online, but due to the vast amount of information, it’s hard for people to notice effective information.

Through a stroke of luck, she stumbled upon this chain’s introduction. When it comes to effectiveness, it seemed slightly inferior to the chains she previously attempted. At least its tolerance wasn’t high; once interrupted, the chain didn’t offer other possibilities like the ones she used before.

This might also be why the person posted it online. Although it’s effective, it was too rough and had much room for improvement. She didn’t have time to perfect it, just wanted to test its effectiveness.

Standing on the stone pillar, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound wagged its tail while watching Shen Zhongqian’s beasts. Feng Yuan did not forbid it from attacking, but due to the difference in strength, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound had been too lazy to bother, preferring to watch the fun.

But now there was some change; those guys used water to drench it, so perhaps a little retaliation wasn’t out of the question.

Before the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound could decide, Shen Zhongqian issued a new command. The Mud Snail started summoning giant rocks to smash into the flood, and though some giant rocks hit the Black Sun, their main focus wasn’t on the Black Sun and the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound.

Occasionally, giant rocks hitting the Black Sun would trigger a counterattack, shattering into bits and stirring within the flood. Feng Yuan didn’t quite understand what the opponent was aiming for. Enhance the flood’s attack power with these stones? But what does that achieve?

Not considering how the opponent raised stone pillars allowing the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound to evade the flood’s impact, the Black Sun was hanging in the air, completely unaffected.

"It should be now, Child of Starlight! Break the barrier!"

Shen Zhongqian, uncertain about whether to strike, finally issued the next command, Break the Barrier. The name suggested something to do with barriers, but it was actually a secret move to eliminate area effects.

Regular barriers and large barriers were within its destruction range, and the domain-type effects were also included, Crystal Domains naturally encompassed within.

As the Child of Starlight’s hand knife struck down, the Flooded River Valley gradually disappeared. Feng Yuan didn’t understand why the opponent didn’t use the Top Crystal Stone Domain to cancel the flood but instead applied formation-breaking methods.

Watching as the flood didn’t vanish instantly but slowly became calm, eventually blending into the muddy ground, Feng Yuan realized something. However, he couldn’t issue commands, or rather, there was no time.

No need for Shen Zhongqian’s command, the Round Grass that had prepared for ages suddenly released its accumulated Nature’s Radiance. Instantly, the fertile ground sprouted a massive amount of plants; these weren’t ordinary plants but special plant skills controllable by Round Grass.

As these special plants grew, a powerful aura rose from Round Grass, not just from it but even the Mud Snail simultaneously advanced.

Yet another method of obtaining the Power of Nature through planting? Although the purpose was the same, the approach was entirely different.

Silently muttering to himself, Feng Yuan already understood what the opponent’s chain was about. Without the Desert’s Power, simply the amplification of the Power of Nature was enough to give the Mud Snail and Round Grass a temporary significant power boost.

As Feng Yuan expected, after gaining the Power of Nature’s amplification, Round Grass and Mud Snail launched a series of strikes against Xiao Ji and the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound.

Unfortunately, this time perhaps due to the lack of a powerful explosive double power fusion, Xiao Ji wasn’t driven into a white sun state, and while Shen Zhongqian’s beasts fought long, with the Power of Nature exhausted, they inevitably faced defeat.

"Hmm, interesting, that previous chain could inflict massive damage, while this time it relied on sustained power. Seems like the Child of Starlight aligns well with your team."

Watching Veronia heal Shen Zhongqian’s beasts, Feng Yuan smiled, walked over, and spoke. The opponent wasn’t discouraged by failure, instead showing excitement and enthusiasm.

Because she indeed found a way to strengthen her team, though this method couldn’t be used in Beast Tamer competitions, she initially had no chance of participating in them.

As long as her daily strength could increase, whether or not she could compete wasn’t that important.

"Wanna try again? On my side..."

"No, it’s getting late. I can’t affect your dining."

Glancing at the sky, Shen Zhongqian quickly replied, realizing she had other ideas yet to practice, but it was late. She couldn’t let her matters affect Feng Yuan’s dinner.

Laughing, Feng Yuan responded

"Alright then, I’ll head back to eat. If you need anything, I can help tonight too. Here, I don’t have much that must be done. Watching you challenge is also a pleasant diversion～"

While Feng Yuan enjoyed his dinner, Shen Zhongqian was pulled aside by the people from Bian Shui Fort for questioning, not out of curiosity, but because the commotion from their confrontation wasn’t small. They recognized Feng Yuan wasn’t an ordinary person.

To be precise, he made significant contributions to Maomu City. They were worried Shen Zhongqian might inadvertently offend him.

Learning what happened that day, the head of Bian Shui Fort hesitated for a long time before simply patting Shen Zhongqian’s shoulder without scolding her. He understood her thoughts; how could he not?

Even he harbored a desire to quickly enhance his strength, but he also knew it’s a challenging endeavor. Even if Feng Yuan helped Shen Zhongqian to find suitable team partners, the actual ceiling of strength wouldn’t increase much, more choices in handling situations.

Such chains indeed had remarkable effects against few enemies, but the Empire would never send a few to invade the Tea Wood Town Area. If they acted, it would be a military press.

During such times, her skills would have very limited effects, but it’s not without significance. If encountering a skirmish with only a few people, this shift in strength might seize the opportunity for survival or even turn the tide.

Feng Yuan was unaware of Shen Zhongqian’s encounter upon returning to Bian Shui Fort. Meanwhile, he leisurely enjoyed his food while browsing news on his phone. There were temporarily no updates from the front, but Feng Yuan believed everything should be fine. Otherwise, the Imperial People wouldn’t be launching frenzied attacks against all nations in the Main World.