C628 Divine Pet the Second Prize Is out

Of course, Woo Zhengyang's outburst today was like being thrown into the deep end. This technique was a last resort for him because every time he used it, his body would suffer severe injuries, requiring a full day and night to recover.

Who would have thought they'd encounter such a powerful monster right from the start? And to make matters worse, the monster had its sights set on the Invincible Cannon Car, leaving no option to escape. Woo Zhengyang had no choice but to step in.

After dealing with the demonized monster, the group didn't linger and continued moving forward. Xuan Qixing suggested that Woo Zhengyang rest in the Star World or the Ice Crystal Fire Hall, but Woo preferred to stay on the Sky Shuttle with everyone else. This way, he could recover while staying informed about what was happening outside.

It wasn't long before they encountered another monster blocking their path. However, this one wasn't as formidable, and the members of the Great Desolate Ancient Clan managed to handle it without Xuan Qixing needing to intervene.

Through conversation, Woo Zhengyang and the others learned more from Xuan Qixing. It turned out that not all the monsters here were so powerful; they just had the misfortune of running into a strong demonized monster shortly after arriving. This creature wasn't a Demonic Beast that appeared after the great catastrophe but a remnant from a bygone era.

To be precise, these should be called devil pets, said to be remnants of the demon race from ancient times. In contrast, there are also divine pets from the celestial race. These creatures aren't considered complete beings, lacking full autonomy. As long as you stay out of their territory, they won't attack, unlike the demonic beasts that emerged after the great calamity, which actively venture into the Myriad Desolate Mountain.

A day later, the dim world brightened, and what people encountered was no longer pitch-black but radiated a silvery glow—these were the divine pets. The differences between devil pets and divine pets are easily distinguishable by appearance, and their combat styles differ as well. Devil pets typically resemble demonic beasts, with tough skin and thick flesh. When demonized, a layer of magical fire forms a demonic armor on their surface. In contrast, divine pets usually appear as enlarged humanoids wielding weapons, which become incredibly powerful when they undergo divine transformation.

Xuan Qixing isn't sure about the exact classification of devil and divine pets. Before the great calamity, people followed specific routes into the ancestral land, where the strongest divine or devil pet encountered was equivalent to the Martial King Stage of humans. Now, everything is in disarray. No one can guarantee what kind of divine or devil pet they might encounter. It could be weaker than the king level, easily handled by the Great Desolate Ancient Clan, or it might rival the Martial Sovereign Stage, like the devil pet they just faced.

Even, at times, one might encounter divine or devil pets as powerful as a Martial Emperor!

A thousand years ago, when the elder of the Great Desolate Ancient Clan led his people here, they faced divine pets comparable to a Martial Emperor. They encountered not just one but three at once, forcing them to retreat. The elder and many strong warriors sacrificed their lives to ensure the clan's survival.

In the ancestral land's outer region, there are no sun, moon, or stars, nor is there a distinction between day and night. Instead, there are only bright and dim worlds. The bright areas are where divine pets roam, while the dim areas are home to devil pets.

According to Xuan Qixing, these two worlds were once clearly separated, with a central region that was sparsely populated by either, making it the safest. However, after a great catastrophe, these worlds became intertwined, erasing the safe routes and leaving people to find their own way forward.

On this day, the group arrived in a bright area. From a distance, Woo Zhengyang spotted a massive figure waiting there!

It was a humanoid creature with a silver sheen. Although not as large as the previous devil pet, it was still formidable. This was a divine pet, and a very powerful one at that.

In its hand, it held a peculiar weapon, neither quite a spear nor a sword, but a combination of both, with one side resembling a long sword and the other a spear. The divine pet gripped it in the middle.

The divine creature stood there, clearly waiting for everyone to arrive, so there was no point in trying to avoid it. A battle was inevitable!

"You insignificant ants dare to trespass on my territory? You should end yourselves as an apology!" The divine creature spoke as the group approached, its tone dripping with arrogance, its voice echoing all around.

"Oh, come on! Calling yourself 'my lord'? Do you even know what you're called?" Lee Yuanye retorted with a mocking tone.

On their journey, they had encountered several divine creatures. Unlike devil pets, divine creatures could speak and even hold conversations with humans.

Lee Yuanye had even captured a few divine creatures, trying to extract information about the surroundings through interrogation. Unfortunately, these creatures could only communicate on a basic level and had no clue about the complex situation at hand.

However, Lee Yuanye discovered something amusing: these divine creatures, despite being able to talk, didn't have names. Every time they met a divine creature, Lee Yuanye would mischievously ask for its name.

The divine creatures, lacking full cognitive abilities but possessing some self-awareness, were baffled by the question. They understood the concept of a name but had never had one themselves, nor had they ever considered it. When Lee Yuanye brought it up, they were left dumbfounded...

Lee Yuanye was a man of principles. He never launched a sneak attack; he always waited until the divine pet was thoroughly confused, unable to figure things out, and nearly driven to madness before making his move. The reason for his principled approach was his enjoyment of watching the divine pets in their bewildered state.

This time, when he heard the divine pet in front of him refer to itself as "this seat," Lee Yuanye couldn't resist asking again.

"This seat is King Ster, remember the name!"

The divine pet spoke, and it actually gave a name, which left Lee Yuanye, who was expecting some entertainment, completely baffled.

"What the heck, what's going on? How does this guy have a name?"

"The more powerful a divine pet is, the more complete its self-awareness, so having a name isn't surprising," Xuan Qixing explained.

"So, in your opinion, how strong is this King Ster character?"

"That's hard to tell without a fight. If we're lucky, he might only be as strong as a Martial King."

"And if we're not lucky? Oh, forget I said that!" Lee Yuanye blurted out, immediately regretting it. He quickly spat on the ground three times, muttering to himself.

"If we're not lucky, he might be as powerful as a Martial Emperor..."

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