Chapter 633: The Panda’s Mythic Set

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Paradise Platform: Before the Saint-tier treasure, Harmony Divine Bamboo, was devoured by the Panda King, it borrowed and absorbed the Primordial Yin-Yang energy of Divine Bamboo Ridge, eventually forming this Paradise Platform, which nurtured the Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Set.

Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Set: A Mythic-tier growth set consisting of the Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Robe, Green Bamboo Headband, Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Boots, Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Sword, and Yin-Yang Divine Drum. It can only be summoned and used by someone who possesses the energy of the Harmony Divine Bamboo.

’Damn!’

Not only was it a Set equipment, it was a Mythic-tier growth set!

This was completely beyond anything Marcus had expected. He had never imagined that the Paradise Platform would contain growth equipment, items even rarer than Divine Artifacts, and even less had he expected his Yin-Yang Giant Panda to be the one capable of summoning them piece by piece.

For a moment, Marcus honestly wondered if he was dreaming. But there was no mistaking what he was seeing.

Within the golden radiance pouring from the platform, the objects rising slowly into the air were indeed a complete set of equipment: a set of clothing, a jade-like green longsword, and a small waist drum. Each piece was enveloped in dense green light, the emerald radiance swirling and sparkling brilliantly against the golden glow surrounding them.

’So cool!’

And yet, the best part was still to come.

When the Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Set had risen about five meters above the Paradise Platform, the Yin-Yang Giant Panda suddenly released a surge of Yin-Yang energy toward the equipment before charging straight into it.

Whoosh!

The individual pieces of the set immediately separated and shot toward the giant panda from every direction. One after another, they snapped into place on its body with crisp, satisfying clunks, almost like watching a transformation sequence.

In an instant, the Super Divine Beast Yin-Yang Giant Panda stood suspended in midair, completely bathed in green light.

It now wore a bamboo-green Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Robe, while a Green Bamboo Headband shimmering with Yin-Yang energy rested around its head. Its feet were clad in Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Boots, and hanging around its waist was the Yin-Yang Divine Drum, its two sides divided into black and white. At its other side hung the jade-like Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Sword.

’Absolutely awesome!’

No, awesome wasn’t enough to describe it. The panda still looked every bit as adorable as before, but the moment it put on the complete set, its entire appearance seemed to change. There was something mystical and profound about it now, an ethereal presence that made the creature look less like an ordinary giant panda and more like a true Divine Beast. Even the equipment itself possessed a distinct aesthetic, elegant and mysterious without looking overly ornate.

Why?! Why couldn’t he equip the Green Bamboo Yin-Yang Set?!

Watching the panda’s already impressive appearance become even more dazzling, Marcus could only stare with envy and jealousy. It was the kind of equipment any player would dream of possessing, yet somehow, it had chosen his pet instead of him.

Still, there was one thing that made Marcus feel considerably better. At least this incredibly cool Yin-Yang Giant Panda was now his pet!

After equipping the Mythic-tier growth set, the little panda seemed completely pleased with itself. It scampered across the Paradise Platform and soon returned to Marcus’s side, looking as innocent and adorable as ever despite its newly acquired celestial equipment.

"Here, little one..."

Marcus couldn’t resist reaching down to stroke its round little head. His curiosity was already getting the better of him, and he was eager to check the panda’s attributes and see exactly what kind of terrifying abilities came with a Super Divine Beast wearing a Mythic-tier growth set.

But before he could do that...

Boom!

A tremendous crash suddenly erupted nearby. Marcus spun around.

"Not good!"

The sound could only mean one thing. The Seven-Soul Devil and Gale had finally joined forces and shattered the Illusion Mist Palace.

The thick white mist rapidly dispersed, and with his vision restored, the Seven-Soul Devil immediately spotted Marcus standing beside the Super Divine Beast Yin-Yang Giant Panda.

For a moment, everything seemed to go still.

Then the Seven-Soul Devil’s fury erupted like a volcano.

His eyes burned with murderous rage as he unleashed "Dark Demon Flash." His body blurred, covering a hundred meters in an instant. Now less than a hundred meters from Marcus, the dark assassin accelerated again, charging toward him with terrifying speed.

But Marcus had been watching the moment the Illusion Mist Palace broke apart. The instant he realized the formation could no longer hold, he had already made his move.

He immediately recalled the Yin-Yang Giant Panda into his Pet Storage Space.

By the time the Seven-Soul Devil had closed the distance to fifty meters and was preparing to strike, Marcus had already raised his hand.

"Lightning Teleport!"

’You can teleport? Fine, I can teleport too!’

The Lightning Violet Pearl Ring flashed with electricity, and Marcus’s body vanished in a burst of lightning, reappearing behind the charging dark assassin.

He wasn’t actually in a hurry to return to town. After all, with two terrifying old monsters fighting each other right in front of him, why would he leave before seeing how things played out? If he was lucky, he might even be able to profit from the chaos.

Marcus quickly gave Blackie a command.

"Nightmare Teleport!"

Another fifty-meter teleport carried him away, this time placing him behind the Seven-Soul Devil and directly beside Gale, who was already pursuing the dark assassin.

System-allied characters generally wouldn’t attack players. Although Marcus had used the Illusion Mist Palace against Gale earlier, the Wind God Supreme Assassin was now completely focused on the Seven-Soul Devil and had no reason to bother with him.

’Heh heh...’

Marcus couldn’t help feeling pleased with himself.

’Let’s see if this Seven-Soul Devil would still dare chase me now.’

Unexpectedly, the enraged dark assassin actually did. He charged straight toward Marcus without slowing down, apparently determined to kill him no matter how troublesome it became.

And he wasn’t coming alone.

The remaining five avatars of the Seven-Soul Devil moved at the same time, rushing toward Gale and forcing him to divide his attention. Meanwhile, the Seven-Soul Devil’s true body came straight for Marcus.

’Damn!’

Marcus’s expression changed.

He had completely forgotten about those five avatars. If Gale had to deal with all five of them first, there was no way he could stop the Seven-Soul Devil’s true body in time. By the time Gale finished fighting them, Marcus would probably already be dead.

There was no choice. He had to return to town!

Marcus was just about to wave goodbye to the Seven-Soul Devil and activate his Recall when Gale, who had suddenly found Marcus appearing right beside him, couldn’t help turning his head to look at the young knight.

One glance was enough. Gale nearly jumped out of his skin.

"Heart of Agility!"

The Wind God Supreme Assassin stared at Marcus in disbelief. The shock on his face was so obvious that for a moment, it seemed as though he had completely forgotten about the Seven-Soul Devil attacking them.

Then Gale nearly lunged toward Marcus.

"Don’t worry, kid! I’ve got your back!"

His reaction was so decisive that Marcus barely had time to process what was happening.

Gale immediately began chanting an incantation, and his voice suddenly thundered across the battlefield.

"Wind God Supreme Dragon!"

A massive magic circle erupted beneath him, radiating brilliant gray-white light. The air itself seemed to twist as an enormous whirlwind rose from the formation.

Roar!

A dragon’s cry shook the battlefield.

From within the magic circle emerged a massive, ancient dragon, its body completely wrapped in swirling cyclones. Its enormous claws were extended, its sharp teeth gleamed beneath its open jaws, and violent winds continuously spiraled around its body.

It was Gale’s legendary Divine Beast pet, the Wind God Supreme Dragon!

"Skywhirl Earthspin!"

The moment Gale issued his command, the summoned dragon responded.

A tremendous cyclone exploded forward, sweeping toward the Seven-Soul Devil’s five avatars. The Wind God Supreme Dragon followed immediately behind it, charging into the storm with its enormous tail swinging through the air.

At the same time, Gale moved.

With a gray-white assassin’s dagger in each hand, he kicked up a whirlwind beneath his feet and shot forward, charging directly toward the Seven-Soul Devil’s true body, which was still rushing toward Marcus.

In an instant, Gale and his Divine Beast had completely blocked the dark assassin’s path.

And just like that, what had been a desperate attempt to escape turned into a spectacular battle unfolding right in front of Marcus.

Boom!

Crash!

Clash!

Explosive collisions of energy tore through the battlefield as the two sides exchanged attacks. Gale and the Wind God Supreme Dragon fought together with frightening coordination, one attacking the Seven-Soul Devil’s true body while the other suppressed his five avatars.

But the Seven-Soul Devil was no pushover.

Even under Gale’s fierce assault, the dark assassin refused to retreat. He fought with desperate, almost savage determination, blocking one attack after another while searching for an opening. Although he was clearly struggling against Gale’s overwhelming offensive, he somehow managed to hold his ground instead of being crushed outright.

As for Marcus?

He certainly wasn’t leaving now.

Gale had recognized his innate talent, Heart of Agility, and his reaction had been far too intense to be dismissed as simple surprise.

There was clearly something important about this talent that Marcus didn’t know yet. And now that he had finally caught the attention of someone like Gale, Marcus absolutely had to find out what it was.