Chapter 2731 - 2732: Combat Training

Feng Yuan didn’t have Xiao Ji carry him in flight all the time, not because it was uncomfortable—Xiao Ji’s back is wide enough now that even with an extra person, it wouldn’t feel crowded.

But Feng Yuan decided not to take up too much of Xiao Ji’s time, considering it needs to adapt to its new form.

Moreover, Feng Yuan plans to let Xiao Ji and Ah Mu compete in a match, not to see who wins or loses, but because battling is coincidentally the fastest and most effective way to adapt to new powers.

Feng Yuan wants to understand one thing, and that is the purpose of those two Netherworld Crows that Xiao Ji naturally carries.

He doesn’t believe they are just decorative; after all, when it comes to Divine Beasts, it’s unlikely they’d carry anything useless. Actually, even Ordinary Spirit Beasts rarely have useless attachments.

"The Transformation Skill is still quite difficult for it."

Just as Feng Yuan jumped off Xiao Ji’s back, Veronia floated over—not because it didn’t want to continue teaching, but because Ah Mu mastering the Transformation Skill poses quite a challenge.

"That’s normal, Ah Mu’s strength is still somewhat lacking. Besides, the Transformation Skill is difficult for anyone outside the Mystic Series to learn."

Feng Yuan remarked upon seeing Ah Mu still attempting, unsurprised. Compared to size transformation, the Transformation Skill is evidently not a difficult feat.

After all, the Transformation Skill not only allows one to change their size at will but also alters appearances—a task naturally quite daunting.

Yet for Ah Mu, it’s a once-and-for-all thing; otherwise, when evolving, size-changing abilities might not suffice again, learning anew repeatedly is not as efficient as settling it in one go.

"Hey, Qi Chen, I want them to battle each other to adapt to the new powers. Especially you, the Hao Chun Bird should now be able to use Domain Awakening and Domain Battlefield, right?"

Walking directly to Qi Chen, Feng Yuan spoke, compared to Xiao Ji and the Flame Chasing Furry Dog, it’s the pairing of Ah Mu and the Hao Chun Bird that really needs training, given that the Hao Chun Bird’s abilities are more focused on supporting Ah Mu.

Particularly with abilities related to the Crystal Domain, how to cooperate is not a simple task—timing the Domain Awakening and Domain Battlefield requires testing to pinpoint.

"Using battle to adapt to new powers? I think it’s a good choice."

Dou Yanlan looked at Feng Yuan and spoke to Qi Chen, they weren’t planning to consider the Beast Taming tournament, understanding well that future wars might not settle peacefully.

At this time, they’d rather focus on practical combat abilities, since the rules of Beast Taming tournaments impose too many limitations—getting used to that style could disadvantage real combat.

Actual combat relies not merely on theory; battlefield conditions change rapidly, regardless of how well theories are learned, lacking real battle experience leaves one unprepared.

Qi Chen and his group understand this deeply; following Feng Yuan, they’ve truly encountered all sorts of chaotic battles—talking about combat experience, they don’t lack it, perhaps even outmatching some teachers.

For those teachers wouldn’t face such bizarre foes, including Anti-Divine Beast, Divine Beast Level beings, and twisted creatures—even just witnessing these battles broadens one’s perspective.

After mutual agreement, Feng Yuan directly asked Veronia to create the Mirror Image World for their combat, for now, only Veronia’s Mirror Image World suits as the venue for their full-fledged match.

Otherwise, Xiao Ji’s Crimson Judgement alone could demolish most battlefields.

No choice, after entering Rare Level top strength, Xiao Ji’s Divine Beast Techniques have begun to reveal their formidable power.

Though other Beast Tamers aren’t as exaggerated as Xiao Ji, they aren’t much worse either.

Typically, battles between Legendary Level Beast Tamers exceed ordinary battle venues; especially when going all out, it’s not child’s play.

Under the enhancement of powers like the Crystal Domain, the attack’s might would only become more terrifying; regular battle venues can’t withstand it.

That’s why Feng Yuan didn’t consider returning to Maomu City for battle venue training—their search for a suitable place proved futile.

As the Mirror Image World unfolded, Veronia added an extra layer of protection to Xiao Ji and the others, stating:

"Though I’d love to say all’s safe with me here, their power now makes that statement difficult; when you act, show some restraint, avoid fatal strikes."

In terms of strength, Veronia indeed overwhelms Xiao Ji and the others, but that doesn’t mean its protective powers can easily shelter them from lethal injuries as before.

Considering their powers now calculate to Legendary Level, Legendary Level Beast Tamers aren’t considered weak.

"We understand that, don’t worry."

With a gentle clap of the Ancient Black Book in hand, Feng Yuan smiled and said, he surely knows after reaching Legendary Level, Veronia finds providing practice combat venues more challenging, but with him watching over, there’s little to fear.

"Well then... ready... start!"

Briefly scanning Xiao Ji and the others, Veronia refrained from saying more, and as the temporary referee, it directly announced the battle’s commencement.

A green glow flashed, revealing a jungle, the Hao Chun Bird without Qi Chen’s command initiated the Forest Domain, then glowing plants sprouted forth.

"Domain Battlefield? Wait, there’s a change too?"

Watching the Forest Domain appear in multiple directions, Feng Yuan was perplexed—the Domain Battlefield that the Hao Chun Bird initiated didn’t exude strong aura, yet the multiple spots of the Forest Domain surely stem from the Domain Battlefield’s effect.

Because the Forest Domain couldn’t unfold in multiple areas—yet what exactly is the purpose of this Domain Battlefield?

Feng Yuan sensed the battlefield wasn’t merely boosting Ah Mu’s strength, just...

Cotton unleashed a mist shimmering with starlight, occasionally a sacred aura rose within; anyone could guess it’s enhancing state.

Xiao Ji was straightforward, directly launching Crimson Judgement with fireballs hurling downwards.

The Flame Chasing Furry Dog expanded Blazing Earth seemingly absorbing the flames to discharge a massive move.

Neither Feng Yuan nor Qi Chen commanded their Beast Tamers—not because they wanted to observe their Beast Tamers’ independent combat capabilities, but because they weren’t familiar enough with their Beast Tamers.

At least for now, Qi Chen’s group only roughly knew their Beast Tamers’ ultimate moves—how those moves combine, and the variations after combinations—they weren’t very clear.

Like Qi Chen, he didn’t understand what the Hao Chun Bird was doing.

Feng Yuan was even less aware, he genuinely didn’t know Xiao Ji’s ultimate moves, considering the crafty creature secretly learned a hodgepodge of strange skills, let alone how the Ascension Stone expanded their Ultimate Move Pool.

When it comes to complexity, Xiao Ji’s Ultimate Move Pool undoubtedly ranks first, albeit Xiao Ji itself couldn’t fully utilize those ultimate moves—after all, despite the abundance, matching and combining them effectively is quite limited.

"Xiao Ji still prefers opening with Crimson Judgement, huh."

Amusingly shaking his head, Feng Yuan murmured, glancing at Qi Chen’s group; observing the Crimson Judgement targeting the Forest Domain, Qi Chen was puzzled—how could Ah Mu’s team let such simple attacks land?

As one segment of the Forest Domain shattered, an enraged roar erupted; amidst the fading Forest Domain, a massive Tree Demon emerged from the earth, grasping and hurling with its hands, sending giant rocks soaring at Xiao Ji.

In the midst of guiding Crimson Judgement, Xiao Ji had to temporarily adjust its strategy, forming a protective barrier with bluish flames to incinerate and smash the incoming boulder.

Unfortunately, the temporary barrier couldn’t prevent debris from the shattered rocks scattering around.

"Too arrogant indeed."

Witnessing this, Feng Yuan shook his head helplessly, had Xiao Ji been more cautious, it wouldn’t have been harmed; unfortunately, it was deceived by its surging power, not taking Ah Mu’s group seriously.

Had Xiao Ji elevated to Divine Beast Level, that’d be another story; but currently, both parties’ power levels are similar, especially considering Ah Mu’s team isn’t easy to deal with—it’s only normal getting caught off guard and embarrassed.

"However... those Forest Domains were actually bait? No, they seem like something akin to Natural Fury—a counterattack, generating temporary minions in response to destruction?"

Rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan mused, looking at Qi Chen, who responded with a helpless smile:

"I’m not sure, I haven’t tested their ultimate move combinations yet, though, maybe you’re right."

No choice, rapid power growth left Qi Chen’s group somewhat at a loss managing their Beast Tamers; however, given some time, they’ll figure it out.