novelraw Chapter 51: Little Mouse and the Soul-Wielding Sword
Chapter 51: Little Mouse and the Soul-Wielding Sword
Of course, this wasn't to say Lu Yu awakened some special fetish after seeing the Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud Offspring's many hands.
His tastes were very normal… probably…
That's not important!
For ordinary people, the fastest way to increase their strength is through cultivation and combat.
Because in this Beast Taming World, while rapidly increasing one's strength, one also needs a solid foundation and a firm will, otherwise it's easy to suffer a backlash from Spirituality and walk the path of Aberration.
However, Lu Yu didn't have this worry.
As the Master of the 【Gatekeeper's Key】, he possessed a degree of Taboo Rank, enough to suppress spiritual energy pollution. And 【Secret Food Creator】 gave him a way to cheat, which was…
Materials!
As long as he had enough powerful materials, he could endlessly create Evolution Secret Foods and Skill Secret Foods.
Combined with training via the proficiency panel, he could make his pet beasts' strength skyrocket, and then have them empower him in return.After resolving the hidden threat of the Nightmare, he could also learn to create Magic Potions, high-quality foods, and so on, doubling this speed again!
This was his exclusive taboo ability, and also the greatest source of confidence for his bold claim of wanting to play a game against the supreme existences!
In that case, what material could possibly compare to the clone of a powerful demonic beast suspected to be a Top-tier Overlord, or even above the Overlord rank?
【Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud (Offspring)】
【Attribute: ???】
【Strength: Mid-stage Elite Rank】
【Racial Potential: ???】
【Skills: ???】
Although it was still a string of question marks, its strength was no longer out of reach.
A mid-stage Elite demonic beast was something the Little Spider had defeated before.
But unlike the Frenzied Blood Hyena, there were dozens of Offspring before him.
Attacking one would trigger a swarm attack that not even a Commander Rank pet beast could withstand, and it might even attract the Main Body of that Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud.
If that thing were to act, even a casual slap would turn all matter within a thousand meters to dust!
'I'd probably be turned into Lu Yu paste…'
Lu Yu couldn't help but shudder at the thought, but the ambition in his heart didn't vanish.
Instead, he began to think even more calmly.
If he really wanted to be audacious enough to poke the tiger's rear, he would only have one chance to strike.
Like a master assassin, if the first strike fails, flee a thousand miles.
That way, he could use the Little Spider's Blink ability to return to Great Abyss City instantly and rely on the power of the Myriad Beast Tower of the Starry Host to stop the enraged Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud.
After all, the Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud's power was definitely inferior to the Myriad Beast Tower of the Starry Host. Otherwise, the demonic beast's instincts would have long since driven it to devour the souls of the millions in Great Abyss City, instead of choosing to retreat and hide its tracks even after its arm was shattered.
'It's already lost an arm, so it won't mind losing another Offspring!'
Most importantly, he had three seconds of Etherealization to save his life!
With that, his worries and safety were taken care of!
If he didn't even dare to fleece this sheep, how could he ever play a game with Evil Gods?
He might as well go home and become a farmer!
The only thing to consider was how to achieve a one-hit kill…
The Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud, although the Eye of Truth didn't show it, definitely had a Soul-type attribute and was itself a soul-form entity. Therefore, he had to use the right remedy for the ailment—he needed an ability that could severely damage the soul.
That only left…
Mind's Eye Soul-Controlling Sword!
There was definitely no time to raise its proficiency now, but Lu Yu had already thought of a better way. He directly placed the still-brooding Little Hamster in his palm, held it up before him, and said solemnly:
"I need you!"
"Squeak!"
'I was clearly here first…'
Hearing this, the Little Spider, who was at the side, felt its eye twitch.
If its blindfold were to be removed, one would surely find its eyes gradually losing their light, with a faint black aura swirling behind it.
When the affection that belonged solely to her was taken away, the Little Spider felt a bit lost.
Although she welcomed the new member, the feeling of suddenly having a younger sibling at home who divided that affection made her feel down and scared.
However, she soon received her Master's plan through the Soul Link, which soothed the unease in her heart.
She pursed her lips into a smile and began to quietly adjust her Mental Power.
Whether it was a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, or the depths of hell, she would stand steadfastly by her Master's side.
That was enough!
The Little Mouse didn't know that it had just silently dodged the fate of becoming a dried hamster.
"Y-Y-Y-You… What are you saying, you Pervert Cultivator!? This is too sudden…"
The Little Hamster's face instantly turned red, though it wasn't obvious under its fur, and it was a little shocked.
'Is this human begging me to become his pet beast?'
'I've heard that in the human world, after a human and a pet beast sign a contract, they stay together forever like they're married. Hmph, he already has the Spider Girl and he still wants me.
What a greedy human.'
'It seems my beauty and potential couldn't be hidden after all.
'
'But seeing how sincere you are, I guess it's fine!'
The hamster couldn't stand Lu Yu's solemn gaze, so it turned its head away and said coyly:
"I can't stand you. Fine… fine!"
"Excellent!"
A delighted smile appeared on Lu Yu's lips.
'It's even better that it agreed itself. It'll be easier to use later.
'
Seeing his happy expression, the hamster arrogantly extended its little paw.
Little Mouse awaiting contract.
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"Wait, it's not time yet!"
Lu Yu's voice left the Little Mouse a bit confused. 'Do contracts have to wait for a special time?'
"This Pervert Cultivator really has a sense of ceremony… Aaaah, what are you doing?"
Before it could think too deeply, it was suddenly snatched up by Lu Yu, who charged straight out, running toward the area with the Rune Iron Net.
This unconcealed movement naturally attracted the attention of many Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud Offspring. However, after discovering he was just a Red Copper Beast Tamer, most of them lowered their heads and continued to absorb their prey's souls.
Only one Offspring was attracted and slowly floated over. Lu Yu, in turn, put on a timely expression of terror, scrambling and crawling forward as he ran, shouting all the way:
"Help! There's a monster! Save me!"
However, this reaction made the Offspring lower its guard.
As it drifted faster, it released a Mental Shock. An invisible psychic ripple spread out, causing Lu Yu's body, which was about to reach the edge of the iron fence, to stiffen.
He stumbled and fell to the ground.
Facing the incapacitated prey, the Offspring slowly approached.
It extended a dozen arms, and its maw, full of sharp teeth, opened and closed, making a horrifying sound of teeth grinding as it prepared to enjoy its meal.
Lu Yu, lying on the ground, trembled as if in fear, but the hamster pinned beneath him was already shaken to the point of nausea.
It was completely bewildered. They could have hidden perfectly well, so why did this human insist on coming out for a suicide mission?
However, before it could question him, Lu Yu's deep voice sounded:
"Little Mouse, your time has come!"
The hamster's small eyes were filled with great confusion.
'Need me?'
'Do you mean for me to take you into a Shadow Sneak?'
'You should have said so earlier! Why did you scare me like that? And why run out early? Wouldn't it be better to slip away after they've left?'
'Humans. So reckless!'
'If it weren't for me, Little Mouse, this family would fall apart before I even joined!'
The Little Mouse's face was full of resentment, but it wouldn't act up now.
It prepared to lodge a complaint with Lu Yu afterward.
However, as soon as it looked up, it saw the Little Spider standing before it.
Her left hand raised a slender, pale finger to her lips, signaling for silence, while her right hand gently patted its head.
"What are you trying to do? Stop fooling around, I still have to get you guys out of here… AHHHHHHHH!"
Before it could finish its words, it felt a violent tug on its soul.
The Shadow Clipping Rat felt as if its very soul was about to be extracted!
It wasn't just a feeling.
It was really being pulled out!
'I'm breaking…'
'Little Mouse…'
'Little Mouse is gonna die! o(╥﹏╥)o'
As its body went limp, the Little Spider drew a jet-black longsword from the hamster's body.
It seemed to be formed from flowing shadows, containing a darkness that could devour infinite light. On the hilt, there was an engraving in the shape of the Little Mouse, which was looking out at the world with a terrified expression.
This was…
Heaven and Earth Divergence · Little Mouse Soul-Controlling Sword!
Pay attention, everyone. This is how you use a Little Mouse.
jpg (smirk). I thought this chapter was fun after writing it, so I released it early in the morning.
The next chapter will be released at the usual time of 7 o'clock after it's done.
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