"Hmm?"
As these words were spoken, everyone looked over, thinking there was some sense to it.
But just then, the white mist surged again!
When everyone thought it was another difficult situation, something actually changed!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Heavy footsteps echoed, instilling unease.
In an instant, the white mist churned, and a ferocious red beast wreathed in flames appeared!
Its body was ten meters large, its four limbs thick like a lion's, but it bore two beast horns, one red and one blue, as if condensed from ice and fire. It looked divine and extraordinary.
"What is this thing?"
Chen Shu, hidden within the white mist, turned to look, also sensing the danger.
Roar!
The beast's gaze was violent. Even facing the crowd, it showed no fear and attacked first!
A searing flame surged forth, intent on burning everyone to ashes!
Takahashi Kawa frowned. The Thunder Giant Python beside him also unleashed its skill.
The two sides directly clashed, but the Golden-ranked python surprisingly fell into a disadvantage!
"Inoue-kun, what do we do?"
"Fight!"
Inoue's tone was firm. He commanded his four contracted spirits to attack together.
Although the ruins had changed, they were still essentially a reward mechanism.
Now that a new stage had appeared, they couldn't let it pass.
If it was the final stage, defeating it would yield the ultimate reward. This was precisely the Heavenly Harmony family's objective!
A group of people commanded their contracted spirits to engage in battle, gradually turning the tide.
If it was an individual battle before, it had now transformed into a team battle.
"What about that brat?"
Yamamoto Ye spoke, his eyes carrying a trace of worry.
Takahashi Kawa said with a calm expression, "No need to worry about him. If he dares to show himself, kill him immediately!"
Everyone nodded. In the end, he was just a Silver-ranked brat!
The nineteen individuals belonged to the same family. While they might have had disagreements and conflicts previously, they were united at this critical juncture.
With their numerical advantage, the mysterious beast was gradually suppressed and even sustained significant injuries.
"It seems the trial of the ruins isn't difficult!"
A Silver-ranked beast tamer's eyes held a smile as he anticipated the rewards his family would bestow upon him after completing the mission.
But in an instant, the mysterious beast's body changed, turning blue.
Chh! Chh! Chh!!
Several terrifying ice spikes attacked with extreme speed, directly heavily wounding three Silver-ranked contracted spirits.
"What's going on?!"
The person's expression changed. He hadn't expected to be hit right after showing off.
"Be careful, it's gotten stronger!"
Takahashi Kawa's expression turned serious. His Golden-ranked contracted spirits moved forward together, blocking the front line.
"Roar!"
The mysterious beast roared, and a large wave of frost swept out, covering all the contracted spirits!
Even with prior warning, everyone was caught off guard.
The Silver-ranked contracted spirits were all covered in frost, not only slowing their movement speed but also reducing their skill casting speed.
"You guys recall your contracted spirits first!"
The Silver-ranked beast tamer heard this and recalled his contracted spirits back into his beast-taming space, beginning to observe the battle.
Such a level of combat was indeed beyond their involvement.
Now, only five Golden-ranked beast tamers remained to fight together, and the situation had reversed.
"Takahashi, use the potion!!"
A Golden-ranked beast tamer turned and looked at him, his eyes filled with determination.
"Are you sure this is the final stage?"
Takahashi's brow furrowed, a hint of hesitation on his face.
Inoue adjusted his glasses and said,
"The ruins might have skipped some stages before, and this beast is not weak. It's highly likely the final trial!"
Takahashi Kawa gritted his teeth and nodded. He took out a black potion and decisively threw it to the Thunder Giant Python fighting at the front, allowing it to swallow the potion.
Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!
The python's eyes widened instantly. Its body convulsed as if suffering from a severe illness.
"Did the potion have problems?"
Takahashi's expression was startled, his eyes full of heartache.
The potion the python had just consumed was a buffing agent, capable of temporarily increasing its combat power significantly.
However, the price was immense: it would permanently reduce all its attributes.
China's potion research and development focused on side-effect-free potions. Although costly, they were gentle in effect.
Sakura Country, on the other hand, primarily focused on temporary combat potions, even disregarding any side effects to increase combat power.
Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!
At this moment, the Thunder Giant Python's convulsions ended. Its expression was distorted with pain, it even seemed to have lost some of its reason.
But its combat power had greatly increased, and it was obediently following its master's commands.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The python roared, and several terrifying bolts of lightning struck the mysterious beast, tearing its skin!
"Damn, it's different after taking a boost!"
Chen Shu watched from the white mist, eating a red fruit, his expression leisurely.
At this point, the Heavenly Harmony family's side gradually gained the upper hand.
But in an instant, the mysterious beast's body changed again, becoming a blue and red mix.
Simultaneously, the twin horns on its head glowed brightly, filled with a terrifying pressure.
The beast's combat power increased again!
"Damn it! Why is this thing so fierce!"
Inoue cursed, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
According to the plan, he was next to take the potion.
He had been quite active in urging Takahashi Kawa to drink the potion, but when it came to himself, he began to waver.
"What are you hesitating for, you useless bum!"
Just then, a calm scolding voice came from the side.
Inoue turned and saw a lewd head emerge from the white mist in the distance.
Chen Shu said with a grinning smile, "You're all talk and no action, aren't you? When it's your turn, you falter?"
"You detestable brat!"
Inoue cursed. Upon seeing Chen Shu's smirking face, his anger could no longer be contained!
It was plain schadenfreude.
"Inoue, we'll deal with him later. Kill the beast first!"
The other three turned and spoke.
Although everyone wished they could tear Chen Shu to shreds, the treasures in the ruins were the priority now!
Reluctantly, Inoue also threw out a black potion.
The combat power of one of his contracted spirits instantly surged, but he still couldn't gain an advantage.
"Your turn!"
Inoue said calmly, a hint of excitement in his heart.
The other two also drank the potions, but it still wasn't enough.
The four looked at Yamamoto Ye beside them, their expressions becoming incredibly strange.
"I'm not drinking, not in this lifetime!"
Yamamoto Ye spread his hands, appearing completely unfazed.
He only had one contracted spirit left. If he were weakened again, he might not even be able to defeat a Silver-ranked opponent.
Chen Shu said slyly, "Are you just going to slack off here?"