Chapter 2708 - 2709: Knockoff

The power of ultimate moves with different attributes generally varies at the same energy level. This is not simply because different Spirit Beast abilities are being used, but mainly because the strengths of different attributes have their own tendencies.

For example, the Fire Attribute is more adept at destruction and devastation; hence in terms of attack, its lethality is generally higher. On the other hand, the Death Series and Ghost Series power are reflected more in slow and powerful corrosion.

Although it may not achieve the equivalent of Fire Attribute destructiveness, it possesses penetrative and corrosive qualities that the Fire Attribute lacks. In ultimate moves, Ghost Series and Death Series moves often come with various chaotic negative statuses.

This all stems from the differences in attribute strengths. Normally, these distinctions won’t differ due to the type of Spirit Beast. However, the ultimate moves executed by Xiao Ji with its Special Spirit Beast Decoration ignore these special traits, making all attribute powers consistent.

Veronia couldn’t comprehend this—given the level of this thing, it shouldn’t be able to disregard the basic rules of elemental energy.

"Attribute Transformation? This thing seems like a patchwork monster."

Upon hearing Veronia’s words, Feng Yuan guessed what was going on. Besides using special methods to stabilize ultimate move power without changing it, there’s an even simpler way: if the move itself carries attribute transformation ability. Ultimate moves with attribute transformation typically don’t change in power upon altering attributes.

This is quite different from normal multi-attribute transformation ultimate moves. Attribute transformation ability merely changes the move’s attribute without carrying attribute traits, unlike multi-attribute switching ultimate moves.

However, this doesn’t significantly affect it. The attributes changed by attribute transformation, although straightforward, still enjoy corresponding attribute boosts, just lacking attribute traits at most.

What left Feng Yuan speechless was that the ultimate move from the Special Spirit Beast Decoration felt overly patchwork. The defensive form borrowed Ta Mur’s Divine Beast Technique form, the attack form directly took attribute transformation, leaving the remaining two forms unknown from what they were copied.

Although he hadn’t seen them yet, Feng Yuan had a premonition that the remaining two forms were probably styled after ultimate moves of other Spirit Beasts or Divine Beasts.

Veronia didn’t think much, and if Feng Yuan hadn’t mentioned it, she wouldn’t have thought the attack form might simply possess attribute transformation capabilities.

"Things that look good but are useless."

After understanding what it was all about, Veronia regretfully said that attribute transformation isn’t necessarily bad; however, its effect merely changes the move’s attribute, meaning essentially it’s the same move except for the attribute.

Aside from the suppression relationship between Death Series and Ghost Series, other attributes don’t have direct suppression effects. Thus, before the Crystal Domain era, no one was interested in attribute transformation.

Even in the Crystal Domain era, it’s mostly used in pairing with team attributes since the enhancements of the Crystal Domain restrict attributes and races. Other than that, attribute transformation has little practical application.

This ultimate move with self-contained attribute transformation initially seems promising, but upon further consideration, proves not very useful—at least less useful than the attribute transformation affecting groups.

"Pretty much, but as long as Xiao Ji is happy."

Glancing at Xiao Ji beside him, Feng Yuan smiled and said. There’s no helping it—Xiao Ji is a Divine Beast; regular ultimate moves, unless overly unique, all have similar effects on Xiao Ji.

"Do we need to test the remaining two as well?"

Veronia looked at Feng Yuan and asked. Nodding, Feng Yuan replied,

"We definitely need to try them. Although the effects are not ideal, they do count as unique."

Using the word "unique," Feng Yuan’s tone was somewhat ambiguous; this thing is truly hard to describe.

If the remaining two forms are like this, they would indeed be quite unique.

Although the ultimate moves from the Special Spirit Beast Decoration don’t consume much energy, considering Xiao Ji’s recovery power, there’s not much expenditure. Yet Feng Yuan still let Xiao Ji rest a while before conducting more tests, as there’s not much urgency.

After preparing some snacks with the ingredients he brought, Feng Yuan simply enjoyed a picnic with Xiao Ji and the others. Veronia glanced at the land, its surface pitted from ultimate move bombardments, and said helplessly,

"Picnicking in such an environment is... unique indeed."

Picnicking generally occurs outdoors. Although this place technically counts as outdoors, the muddy ground, as if plowed through by artillery, hardly evokes interest for a picnic.

"Don’t mind these details. Eating is about enjoying, regardless of the surroundings."

With a laugh, Feng Yuan said carelessly. It’s not that he can’t solve it, whether having Veronia help grow plants quickly or directly introducing a Crystal Domain overlay scene are both good options, but Feng Yuan couldn’t be bothered.

At the end of the day, it’s just a snack—no need to go to all that trouble. Besides, Xiao Ji will be testing the remaining two special ultimate move forms soon, though not attack forms; even then, destruction during testing can’t be ruled out.

Glimpsing at Feng Yuan, Veronia said nothing further. Feng Yuan hadn’t made many snacks, so they quickly polished them off. After a brief rest, Xiao Ji flew back into the sky.

"This time let’s test the auxiliary forms. I wonder how effective the auxiliary effect will be."

Said Feng Yuan, looking at the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound. Given the disappointing effect of the first two forms, Feng Yuan chose not to have Veronia test; she’s a Divine Beast, whose powerful auxiliary ultimate moves can’t even work on Veronia.

The same goes for Ta Mur. Besides them, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound was the only one able to assist in testing. While Feng Yuan could, he’s human, so many auxiliary ultimate moves can’t affect humans.

"Fluffy Fire Wolfhound, you go assist. Xiao Ji, if the auxiliary form requires a target, use the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound. If it’s for yourself, try it; Veronia, please help translate."

Without much hesitation, Feng Yuan commanded directly. Without Veronia’s translation, Feng Yuan couldn’t understand Xiao Ji and Fluffy Fire Wolfhound’s too complex language.

"It probably doesn’t just enhance itself."

Veronia didn’t quite believe the special ultimate move from the Spirit Beast Decoration only amplifies itself, but she didn’t rule out the possibility either.

Upon receiving the order, Xiao Ji let out a long cry, as emerald rays drifted down from its vibrations towards the ground. Fluffy Fire Wolfhound wagged its tail and let out a bark, whereas Veronia suspiciously looked at the rays falling onto her and said,

"They don’t work on me."

Although she expected this outcome, seeing the auxiliary ultimate move ineffective on herself, Veronia felt rather helpless, as this indicated the move is likely worse than anticipated.

Regularly, auxiliary ultimate moves are ineffective on Divine Beasts, but if cast by a Divine Beast, they should at least somewhat work. Now, this situation suggests external bonuses to the special ultimate move might not be significant.

"Hmm, that’s typical. It’s a regular ultimate move and doesn’t gain extra from the caster; it’s alright. Just unsure what the amplification will be."

Touching his chin, Feng Yuan wasn’t worried; he regarded this special move more as entertainment. In real combat, Divine Beast Techniques are evidently more suitable for Xiao Ji.

At most, there’s the hope it’ll surprise. Seeing now, a surprise isn’t coming; disappointment isn’t warranted either, as Xiao Ji has enough fun with it already.

If there were complex ultimate moves, they wouldn’t suit Xiao Ji, as it might not use them well—similar to how Xiao Ji struggles with using skills Cotton plays.

"Hmm-hmm, the single boost isn’t apparent, but this move can continuously accumulate. Hmm... a bit like Nagna’s Life Blessing."

After multiple accumulations and the light rain, Veronia directly compared it to Nagna’s Life Divine Beast Technique, Life Blessing. However, it seems besides ability enhancement, there’s no potent healing effect.

"Could it be Life Blessing? Though it has the stacking amplification effect, it lacks strong healing, energy restoration, and powerful one-time surges."

Looking at the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound, Feng Yuan said uncertainly. The light rain form is common, and given its lacking effects, Feng Yuan doubted it was a youthful version of the Divine Beast Technique Life Blessing.