Divine Beast Creator

Chapter 2417 - 2418: The Empire’s Hidden Hand

Although the special energy is very weak, it originates from Xiao Ji’s power. The power of the Divine Beasts inherently possesses uniqueness in the Data Domain, thus the group of sea fish are simply unable to escape the weak energy-woven "net."

"Hehe~ Catching fish is all that matters, doesn’t it~"

With a proud smile, Feng Yuan gazed at the fish being pulled back and happily said. Just then, a prompt appeared before him, reminding Feng Yuan he could choose to sell the catch for points.

As for the use of the points, they can only be exchanged for some small souvenirs here, which cannot compare with the special souvenirs from the Maze of Mirror. But that’s understandable, since these points can be acquired just by spending a bit of time, unlike the special souvenirs from the Maze of Mirror.

Without potential, you simply can’t obtain them, even if there’s a way to exploit loopholes, few have the capability to do so.

"Four thousand points credited at once~"

Feng Yuan chose to sell all the fish without keeping any, watching his points surge, he said proudly. Qi Chen glanced at Feng Yuan, sighed, and cast his own bait.

Regarding points, Qi Chen and the others have no particular thoughts, just enough to exchange for a few small souvenirs, and there’s a limit on the number each person can exchange, at most allowing them to swap each souvenir once.

When the event ends, any extra points will definitely be reset, so Qi Chen and the others didn’t experiment with any peculiar fishing techniques.

Feng Yuan only played twice before honestly using the fishing rod to properly fish, mainly because this method of catching fish isn’t that interesting.

"Speaking of which, how will the Imperial timeline react?"

Fishing, Feng Yuan casually chatted, after all, sitting like this is quite dull. Qi Xiaoshuang thought for a moment and said

"They’ll probably counterattack, like striking first?"

"It’s unlikely. The advantage is in their hands, the Alliance, even if they take action now, wouldn’t be comparable due to lack of preparation. Besides, they might have more insidious means hidden in our city."

Dou Yanlan immediately refuted. Compared to the Alliance, the Imperial timeline has made more preparations and has more options in countering the Alliance’s counterattacks.

Of course, this doesn’t count the power of Divine Beasts. If Divine Beasts are involved, they may not be able to withstand it.

Unfortunately, Divine Beasts are doomed not to enter the field initially; this is an answer they got after consulting Feng Yuan. After all, Divine Beasts protect the world itself, not humans primarily. Even those Divine Beasts with good relations with humans, few would take the initiative.

Divine Beasts like Agunas are rare; though their sudden offensive on the Imperial timeline can indeed impact it, it’s difficult to directly dispel the opponent’s invasion.

"It depends on the definition. If it’s large-scale warfare, it’s probably unlikely. Without exploration and direct action, I feel the people of the Imperial timeline aren’t that foolish. At least they need to understand the power of Divine Beasts before declaring large-scale war."

Feng Yuan looked at the hook drifting in the sea and casually spoke. Qi Chen was startled, and thinking about something made his face look unpleasant as he said

"You mean, there will be large-scale exploratory actions?"

"Likely, given they’ve prepared so much, there must be lots of preparations to probe the power of Divine Beasts. It’s just, I can’t understand where they get the confidence to challenge the main timeline protected by Divine Beasts."

Feng Yuan nodded, puzzled as well. Even though it’s possible the opponent is overestimating themselves, Feng Yuan finds it improbable. Time tributaries, although lacking Divine Beasts, have world balancing mechanisms, and must have ways to counter Divine Beasts.

However, to what extent they can counter, Feng Yuan isn’t sure. Given that time tributaries have different characteristics depending on their purpose.

If the time tributary Feng Yuan knows about can initiate a main timeline contest through world rules, then they must possess power that fully rivals even the Divine Beasts race.

Only thus, could the tributary win and replace the original main timeline as the new main timeline.

If it’s merely an evolution of a possibility, the countering power won’t be as strong. No matter what they do, they can’t replace the main timeline.

Hence, the balancing rules wouldn’t equate both powers, in such a situation, having Divine Beasts as a safeguard means apart from the natural environment and survival conditions that might be affected, other aspects aren’t that concerning.

Regarding the current characteristic of this time tributary, Feng Yuan is unclear, as it won’t directly expose itself. So, Feng Yuan can’t figure out which kind it is.

Regardless of which type, Feng Yuan has the ability to end this chaos, but it’s just... too troublesome and costly.

"So, will you guys patrol around the city like the others next?"

Qi Xiaoshuang curiously asked Qi Chen; she indeed doesn’t know Qi Chen’s plan, though theoretically, they should be doing so. However, Qi Chen didn’t act that way yesterday.

"Unsure, our strength is okay, but without enough teammates, it’s not suitable to leave the city now."

With a slight shake of his head, Qi Chen said, Feng Yuan understood Qi Chen’s meaning and after contemplating seriously remarked

"As for me, it depends. If I leave Maomu City’s range, the defense capability here might significantly weaken. I’m not saying their effort isn’t good, just that the upper limit is placed there; even Cha Mu Town might be safer."

Though currently Drudgeon might not be in Cha Mu Town, Yognot can ensure safety within a certain range around Cha Mu Town. But Maomu City can’t be taken care of by the opponent.

"We are just wandering around the perimeter, should be... fine, right?"

Rubbing his head, Qi Chen felt somewhat guilty, mainly because Feng Yuan wasn’t doing it for himself. After all, to Feng Yuan, staying anywhere makes no difference.

"Hard to say, nobody knows if those guys have any hidden tricks left. I always felt the Rune was just a part of it."

As he spoke, Feng Yuan swiftly swung the fishing rod. Though he hadn’t used Xiao Ji’s power while fishing, now that the fish took the bait, he wouldn’t be polite.

Though slowly playing with the fish seems fun too, Feng Yuan didn’t want to end up losing the fish, thus Xiao Ji’s power instantly locked the fish biting the hook, and Feng Yuan forcefully pulled the fish out of the sea.

"Other ambushes?"

Dou Yanlan, surprised, looked at Feng Yuan, ready to say something. Feng Yuan squinted, waved his hand, and a Crystal Barrier immediately unfolded.

"I can’t understand why you’re always staring at me, I don’t think I’ve provoked you."

Gazing at the figure hidden within flames, Feng Yuan surrounded by nine small shields coldly said, snorted softly, and the figure inside the flames slammed their right hand down, causing an explosion that blossomed lotus-like flames.

Feng Yuan turned, and the nine small shields gathered into a greatsword to intercept the incoming flame longsword.

As the fierce flames all condensed onto the flame longsword, Feng Yuan could clearly see the attacker’s face, an unfamiliar person, could definitely be related to the Imperial timeline. Judging by the person’s clothing pattern, Feng Yuan could guess why the person targeted him.

"Same clan as Empire Gladys? Ha, seems that guy escaped successfully."

Coldly smiling, Feng Yuan clenched his right hand, the nine small shields condensed into a black long halberd. At this moment, Qi Chen and the others dropped their fishing rods and gathered around.

"Hao Chun Bird, Display Domain!"

"No need, Xiao Ji, Display Nether Soil Domain then Domain Awakening followed by activating Crimson Judgement."

Raising his left hand, Feng Yuan stopped Qi Chen who wanted to help, and coldly said to the attacker

"Didn’t use a heavy hand before, seems you thought I was easy to deal with, though I don’t want to do this, but... once war starts, everyone must get used to this..."

Xiao Ji didn’t understand exactly what Feng Yuan intended but followed his orders, the Nether Soil Domain instantly expanded and awakened before the opponent realized.

At this moment, apart from an ultimate move capable of shattering domains, it’s impossible to break the awakened Nether Soil Domain. Leveraging the power of the awakened domain, Xiao Ji unleashed the long-forbidden Divine Beast Technique, Crimson Judgement!

Dou Yanlan realized something and hesitated to speak, knowing it was unavoidable, yet, now, it might not be needed, but eventually she refrained from stopping Feng Yuan.

Perhaps, the opponent may be stronger than both herself and Qi Chen, not just in strength.