Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Infinitely

Chapter 606: Chapter 601: A Pie Falling from the Sky – Should We Eat It?

As the Dragon Witch Ghoul neared closer and closer, Bai Qi’s heart pounded wildly. Nicholas quickly responded, leading Bai Qi and the five pets into the Jade Dream.

Regardless of why the Dragon Witch Ghoul was still alive, judging purely from its aura, it was definitely stronger than him.

However, just as the entrance to the Jade Dream was about to close, a wave of dark energy suddenly spread inside, rapidly forming an array beneath Nicholas’s feet and teleporting Bai Qi and the others out.

“What… Even the Jade Dream couldn’t keep it out?”

Bai Qi was surprised. The Jade Dream was exclusive to the Green Dragon and unless one had the Jade Imprint, even formidable enemies like Black Dragon Akuya could only locate Bai Qi and the others by using the connection between the Jade View and the main world.

And now, the Dragon Witch Ghoul had not only invaded the Jade Dream but also teleported them directly out. They did not even have a chance to resist.

Why are all these secret territories so dangerous? Can’t we come across a relatively peaceful one?

Bai Qi cynically thought, while Nicholas quickly reacted, stating.

“We were all fooled. I did not actually connect to the Jade Dream. Everything we just saw was an illusion.”

Nicholas looked at the imposing Dragon Witch Ghoul in front of him, a jade luminescence flashed in his eyes, causing the Dragon Witch Ghoul’s body to suddenly disintegrate into a puff of black smoke.

When the smoke dissipated, the real appearance of the eighth layer was revealed to Bai Qi and the others.

Shadow Department Power leaked continuously from the shattered sky. The collapsed palace was even more desolate than what they had seen before, except for the cave that seemed to connect multiple secret territories.

“So, from the moment we entered the eighth layer, we were influenced by the illusion?”

Bai Qi raised his eyebrows. It was acceptable for them to be influenced, but could even Nicholas be influenced? What was guarding the eighth layer?

“It seems so, and whatever is affecting us is there.”

Nicholas pointed nearby, his eyes full of vigilance. It was then that Bai Qi noticed a figure wearing a dragon-head mask had appeared where the Dragon Witch Ghoul had emerged from. He didn’t know when it got there.

Awoooo!

(Human, this thing is very dangerous!)

Beta, for the first time, wasn’t playing around. He bent down, staring intently at the figure and growling intermittently.

Although he couldn’t sense any aura, the warning of impending death from having Insights into Everything was continuously alerting Beta.

This sense of danger was similar to the one they felt when encountering the Black Dragon Akuya.

Perhaps, it was even stronger!

“Nicholas, is there any way to escape?”

Seeing the five pets on high alert, Bai Qi quietly asked Nicholas.

“Too late, as soon as I came in, this guy’s aura influenced me. I can’t contact the Jade Dream.”

Nicholas shook his head, stating: “Our only choice now is for me to hold this guy off while you have Epsilon open the Jade Dream and escape.”

“Alright, be careful!”

Bai Qi did not waste words. Rather than become a burden, it was better for him to run for it.

It wasn’t only the villains who died from talking too much; the same happened to the good guys as well.

At that moment, the man in the dragon mask seemed to realize what Bai Qi and Nicholas were planning. He slowly turned his head to look at Bai Qi. Bai Qi instantly felt as though a terrifying entity was watching him from another dimension, causing his soul to shudder.

Buzz buzz buzz…

Right then, the Evolution Egg began to shake. Red, blue, and yellow lights appeared on the formerly transparent eggshell, easing Bai Qi’s pressure, and the feeling of being watched disappeared abruptly.

“Hmm?”

A puzzled voice came from beneath the dragon mask, and the chilling aura abruptly dissipated.

“Foreign intruders, state your purpose.”

As the man in the dragon mask spoke, Bai Qi and Nicholas froze on the spot. After exchanging looks, they both saw the awkwardness in each other’s eyes.

“So, would you believe us if we said we took a wrong turn?”

Bai Qi cracked a nervous smile, saying.

Given his appearance, this was likely the master of the Twilight Tomb, the Dragon Witch Ghoul himself.

Although exploring secret territories was a common thing in the Federation, it was a bit awkward to run into the owner. Worst of all, they seemed no match for this owner.

“I believe.”

The Dragon Witch Ghoul gave a slight nod, looking at Bai Qi and Nicholas, surprised: “The last human who came here said the same thing and then he helped me repair the first eight layers of the tomb.”

“So, I believe.”

On hearing the Dragon Witch Ghoul’s words, the person, the dragon, and the five pets all exchanged glances.

Awooo?

(Human, does anyone else feel like this guy is a bit of an idiot?)

Chirp chirp.

(Gamma thinks so too, he seems very pure.)

“I think so too, Chief. How about we try to deceive him?”

Gurgle.

(No, this guy is too dangerous, can’t take a risk.)

Gurgle gurgle.

(Even Delta thinks it’s too risky since he has sealed off all the spaces around us.)

“No rush, since he hasn’t made a move, there’s room for conversation.”

Listening to his five contracted pets communicate, Bai Qi nodded slightly, quickly gathered his thoughts, and asked, “Can I leave now?”

“Of course.”

Much to Bai Qi’s surprise, the Dragon Witch Ghoul readily agreed. However, before Bai Qi could sigh in relief, the Dragon Witch Ghoul continued.

“But you need to do me a favor before I can let you go.”

“No problem!”

Before the Dragon Witch Ghoul even finished speaking, Bai Qi immediately agreed, leaving Nicholas looking dumbfounded.

“Bai Qi, why did you agree so readily? What if we can’t do it?”

Nicholas asked quietly.

“Who cares? We can just agree for now and figure it out later. Once we leave this place, we don’t have to worry about it.”

Bai Qi shrugged, “Besides, do you think I can refuse right now?”

“It seems… we can’t…”

Nicholas shook his head. Although the Dragon Witch Ghoul’s presence felt a bit peculiar, like a castle in the sky, Nicholas didn’t dare to act rashly.

If the creature turned out to be extremely powerful and they provoked hostility, Nicholas could not guarantee Bai Qi’s safety.

Well, it seems the cloistered cultivation period wasn’t long enough. Better prepare a bit more when I get back.

The Dragon Witch Ghoul seemed oblivious to the conversation between Bai Qi and his dragon, and began to speak on his own after hearing Bai Qi’s agreement.

“As you can see, the Twilight Tomb was once penetrated by some extraterrestrial things, which directly affected my hibernate. Due to some reasons, I can’t repair it myself, so I need you to help me.”

“To repair the secret realm, this task is too… ”

“If you manage to complete the repairs, I will reward you handsomely.”

“Then it’s a deal.”

Bai Qi immediately agreed to the Dragon Witch Ghoul’s deal, pointed to the giant hole behind the Dragon Witch Ghoul and said, “But repairing the secret realm is challenging and will take some time.”

“I understand that. The previous human said the same thing.”

The Dragon Witch Ghoul accepted without suspicion, “Moreover, before you repair the secret realm, you must first clean up some things adhered to the entrance wound of the secret realm.”

“What things?”

Bai Qi was rather puzzled. Upon seeing the Dragon Witch Ghoul step back to the other side of the hole, he immediately instructed Nicholas to bring him to the front of the hole.

As Bai Qi had guessed earlier, the hole seemed to have been punctured by something similar to a meteorite. After a close look, he was even more certain about this.

In fact, Bai Qi even noticed some green flame that had not yet died on the edge of the hole.

According to the Dragon Witch Ghoul’s words, a human once helped him repair the first few layers of the secret realm. From what he understood, the human was presumably the Law Emperor.

He was a figure from over a thousand years ago, suggesting that the Twilight Tomb had thus been punctured even longer ago.

A green flame that had been burning for thousands of years… Bai Qi had a rough idea of the thing that had punched a hole in the Twilight Tomb.

“Gamma, can you confirm the origin of these flames? Are they the Evil Power?”

Chomp chomp.

(Although faint, it is indeed the Evil Power.)

Gamma nodded his head. He slightly opened his mouth, looking like he wanted to take in some of the flames.

Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately pulled Gamma back, and then asked, “Aside from this, do I need to prepare anything else?”

“Apart from creatures or artifacts capable of purification, you also need a creature that is proficient in space manipulation, one that can withstand the burst of Shadow Energy, and preferably master enough rune knowledge.”

Your conditions are so specific, you might as well say straight up that it’s me.

Bai Qi stared at the Dragon Witch Ghoul skeptically, seriously suspecting that he was making things up on the spot.

“In fact, before you came, there were many creatures that had been here, especially the recent human visitor and a few peculiar entities. They are stronger than you, but I didn’t choose them.”

“The recent human visitor… could it be my master?”

Bai Qi stroked his chin, pondering.

“I see something unique about you, and I think you may be able to help me completely repair this place. Therefore, I am willing to continue waiting.”

Saying that, the Dragon Witch Ghoul waved his hand and a black orb flew up from below the hole and transformed into a pitch-black dragon horn in his hand.

“Consider this a down payment. It should help your pet significantly. Once you have gained enough strength, come back to help me repair the secret realm.”

The Dragon Witch Ghoul paused, “I’m not demanding you to finish all the repairs all at once, so I will reward you for each layer you repair.”

He’s giving a down payment straightaway. Was he over-thinking it? Were the creatures before this straightforward? He felt a bit embarrassed to continue bluffing now.

Seeing the black dragon horn floating towards him, Bai Qi was in a dilemma.

This pie falling from the sky, moreover a big one, should he eat it or not?