Beast Taming Patrol

After the final task for each squad was determined, it was time for the instructors to interact with their respective squads.

"If you choose to end combat tasks early, you can return to the rear to rest for a few days. Since it's the last day, there might no longer be a chance to go back," Xing Yun spoke softly, "Tomorrow morning, you'll have to leave with me, so everyone should rest and prepare tonight at the camp."

He glanced at the worried faces of everyone and smiled, "You don't have to worry too much about sneaking into Dark Demon Immortal Country. There are some secret passages in the border battlefield, with which I am very familiar. You just need to follow me. However, once we arrive, you'll need to figure out things on your own."

"Yes!" The group nodded their heads, somewhat relieved by his words.

If sneaking into Immortal Country doesn't pose any danger, the situation would be much better. They would only need to consider how to scout the lair of the Fear Demon Statue.

Since the requirement is just to scout, it would be best to do so sneakily without alarming anyone.

"Captain, doesn't Qiuqiu have a Shadow Clone skill?" Zhao Tianchen thought for a moment, then turned to Lin Su, "Can its shadow clones have vision?"

"Yes." Lin Su quickly understood Zhao Tianchen's intention and nodded slightly, "The Shadow Clones can also use Shadow Concealment. Once it reaches Level II, it will share senses with Qiuqiu, which can be used for reconnaissance, but..."

He spread his hands, "Qiuqiu's Shadow Magic is only Level II, so the Shadow Concealment used by the Shadow Clone is of the same strength. It's difficult to hide from the stronger commanding tier beasts."

Spirit beasts perceive the world differently from other beasts. Qiuqiu can see through Level II Shadow Concealment, not to mention the purely spirit-type Fear Demon Statue.

"We can try it when the time comes, but don't pin too much hope on this method," Lin Su sighed, "Once we arrive, we may still need to think of another method."

Everyone nodded slightly, their expressions solemn.

Indeed, the setting of these tasks clearly considered everyone's abilities and skills. If it could be resolved just by using Qiuqiu's Shadow Clone, it would be too easy.

Now, they don't even know what the lair of the Fear Demon Statue looks like, so it's obviously impossible to make a detailed battle plan. Therefore, after a brief discussion, they each returned to their rooms for a final rest and power enhancement before the assessment task began.

Lin Su, with Qiuqiu and Qiuqiu, returned to the dormitory, his expression deep in thought.

"Jie! (｡⊙‿⊙｡)" (I can go and scout myself!)

Qiuqiu blinked its big eyes and, only now being away from the others, volunteered by raising its paw.

"No," Lin Su shook his head without hesitation, "Your Shadow Magic is far from Level III, and it's too dangerous now."

If there is a Monarch tier presence in the lair, a single distant attack could kill Qiuqiu.

"Jie! Jie!" (I can use Shadow Escape to run away! The Fear Demon Statue moves very slowly!)

Qiuqiu was not giving up.

"Still no," Lin Su shook his head firmly, "Your Shadow Escape is fast, but it might not be faster than the Fear Demon Statue's attack. Although they move slowly, Fear Gaze and Mental Shock are very powerful skills within their attack range."

"Jie... (╥﹏╥)" (Okay then...)

Qiuqiu reluctantly lowered its head, looking a bit dejected.

Damn, it still isn't strong enough!

"Alright." Seeing Qiuqiu's little demeanor, Lin Su was at a loss for words. He gently rubbed Qiuqiu's hat and spoke softly, "Once we arrive at the lair, there will naturally be a way. I believe, although this task is difficult, it can always be resolved."

He looked seriously at Qiuqiu and the approaching Qiuqiu and then spoke softly, "Before the assessment task arrives, all we can do is to enhance our strength as much as possible."

"For now, the only thing that can be enhanced overnight is Qiuqiu's Monarch Power," Lin Su smiled, "With the oppressive training from Golden Feathered Vulture, you can break through to Level III today."

"Jie!" (Right!)

Qiuqiu nodded, its eyes filled with anticipation.

A breakthrough in Monarch Power is also a significant enhancement of its strength.

"But speaking of which..." Lin Su's expression turned a bit odd, "Did I forget something?"

It seemed like something very important was about to happen recently.

"Mimi! Mimi! (ˊωˋ*)ฅ" (I know! The Preliminary Competition!)

The usually silent Qiuqiu's eyes lit up as it waved its little paws and answered eagerly.

"The Preliminary Competition..." Lin Su tapped his forehead in resignation, "Right, this time going there, the Preliminary Competition is starting as well."

Because of needing Golden Feathered Vulture's help for Qiuqiu and Qiuqiu to cultivate Monarch Power, Lin Su met with Mu Yuxing every day, borrowing his pet for assistance.

And when they met three days ago, Mu Yuxing had inquired about his recent situation and told him that the Preliminary Competition would start in three days and to prepare early.

So counting the time, once this trip was over, he would still be busy with the Preliminary Competition.
Experience new tales on empire

Compared to the peaceful training in the Divine Martial World during this period, the reserve camp on Blue Star was more tense and dangerous, so Lin Su more often focused his attention here, almost forgetting the Preliminary Competition on the other side.