Chapter 608: Little Steel Falcon’s Nest

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao called out.

But before its eyes could glow blue, a dark aura suddenly descended, and a black blade-like object abruptly appeared, piercing into the Dark Shadow Control that Xiao Xunbao hadn’t retracted yet.

The blade passed through the shadow and plunged into the ground.

“Xiao Xunbao?!”

Xiao Xunbao showed an incredulous expression; it found itself unable to move!

At this moment, the thick fog had not been completely dispelled by the Mars Rain, leaving a thin layer of mist swirling.

Qiao Sang clearly saw a dark shadow pierce into Xiao Xunbao’s shadow, appearing indistinctly.

Dark Blade… In just one glance, Qiao Sang recognized the skill used by Mist Shadow Arc, and her heart suddenly tightened.

It was an Evil-type high-level skill that could be used for attack or to immobilize the target by piercing their shadow, even preventing a Yu Beast Master from recalling their Pet into the yu beast codex.

In some ways, it was similar to Dark Shadow Control.

The difference was that Dark Shadow Control primarily focused on restraint; in two-dimensional mode, once the opponent was controlled, the user couldn’t move freely either, but Dark Blade didn’t have this limitation.

“Retract your shadow!” Qiao Sang urged.

The shadow Xiao Xunbao had been pierced through was an extension of its Dark Shadow Control; as long as the energy was withdrawn, it would naturally break without attack!

Xiao Xunbao had originally planned to retract Dark Shadow Control and then use Space Movement, but the feeling of being controlled earlier had startled it, making it momentarily forget to act.

Hearing her Yu Beast Master’s words, Xiao Xunbao calmed down and began to dissipate the energy within its body that was maintaining Dark Shadow Control.

“Mist Shadow!”

But at that moment, the Mist Shadow Arc not far ahead, enduring the damage from the Mars Rain, let out an exceptionally furious roar.

Immediately after, dozens of Dark Blades suddenly appeared in the thin mist and fell rapidly.

“Bang, bang, bang!”

Some of the Dark Blades collided with the still-falling Mars Rain, producing an explosive roar.

Another portion of the Dark Blades swiftly headed towards Qiao Sang and Ya Bao, including Xiao Xunbao, who was still pinned in place and in the process of retracting Dark Shadow Control.

Amidst the thin mist and Mars Rain, the dozens of Dark Blades were not very conspicuous, making them hard to see clearly.

“Rush above Xiao Xunbao!” Qiao Sang’s eyes sharpened, and she gave this command without time for much thought.

To safely retreat from here, Xiao Xunbao absolutely could not fall!

Ya Bao’s eyes became as sharp as its Yu Beast Master’s; it stared at the furiously falling Flame Rain and the seemingly inconspicuous Dark Blades mixed within, then charged upwards, running skyward.

Its white and red figure weaved through the crimson hot fireballs and black blades, and the falling flames seemed to have a spirit, avoiding the white and red figure wherever it went.

Ya Bao’s speed was terrifyingly fast; its figure blurred, yet it didn’t forget to unleash a Flame Vortex at the Dark Blades above Xiao Xunbao.

Amidst the explosions, it arrived about ten centimeters above Xiao Xunbao.

Its massive figure completely covered Xiao Xunbao’s body, providing a strong sense of security.

Qiao Sang sat on Ya Bao’s back.

There were still some Dark Blades approaching, less than five centimeters away from her.

Qiao Sang leaned forward and down, pressing herself as close to Ya Bao as possible.

Time should be almost up… Qiao Sang’s heart pounded wildly, and she broke out, “Xiao Xunbao, are you ready?!”

Four centimeters.

Three centimeters.

Two centimeters…

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Just as three of the Dark Blades were less than one centimeter from Qiao Sang’s back, Xiao Xunbao cried out loudly, indicating it was ready!

The next second, Qiao Sang, Ya Bao, and the others disappeared from their original spot.

“Mist Shadow!”

All the mist dissipated, and the Mars Rain had completely fallen. Mist Shadow Arc, dragging its injured body, arrived in front of another fallen, unconscious Mist Shadow Arc, its face filled with rage.

“Mist Shadow!”

Mist Shadow Arc mercilessly kicked the unconscious Mist Shadow Arc.

“Mist Shadow…”

The unconscious Mist Shadow Arc rolled over, tilting its head slightly, appearing to be in a deep coma.

It turned out it had already fainted under the Mars Rain.

…

Holy crap, that was close… Qiao Sang panted heavily, feeling sweat soak her spine.

Everything that had just happened was simply too thrilling.

To be honest, she felt she had never been this excited in her life, not even when she encountered the wild Pets Dreamless Doll and Three-Eyed Ghost Cicada in the secret room.

At that time, she hadn’t been a Yu Beast Master for long, and her living environment since childhood had been very safe. Her understanding of Pet strength only came from books and television, so she had a bit of a ’newborn calf fears no tiger’ attitude.

But later, after being a Yu Beast Master for a longer time and encountering wild Pets, including some General-level Pets, she deeply understood the danger of wild General-level Pets.

Two General-level Pets were definitely not something she could directly confront.

It was precisely because she knew this that she realized if she wasn’t careful, she might lose her life there.

Fortunately, she had been teleported by Space Movement too many times and knew that Space Movement was instantaneous; as long as Xiao Xunbao removed Dark Shadow Control, it could be used.

Having Ya Bao move above Xiao Xunbao was partly to block skills and partly for faster repositioning.

Once they were repositioned, even if they were injured by Dark Blade, she could summon Lu Bao for timely Healing.

Otherwise, in that environment, even Healing Light might not be able to be released safely.

Speaking of which, why did it feel like there was only one Mist Shadow Arc just now… Qiao Sang recalled with lingering fear.

“Steel Steel…”

At this moment, Steel Treasure flapped its wings and called out worriedly from the side.

Qiao Sang collected her thoughts, turned her head, and said, “I’m fine.”

After speaking, she fully recovered her senses and then remembered something, quickly checking the status of Ya Bao, Xiao Xunbao, and Steel Treasure.

“Are you all okay?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Ya Ya.”

Ya Bao shook its head very honestly.

It was fine.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao, as if exhausted, sat on Ya Bao’s back and called out.

It was not fine; it had almost been scared to death just now…

Steel Treasure did not answer.

Qiao Sang looked at Steel Treasure and couldn’t help but ask again, “Are you okay?”

She still remembered Steel Treasure’s completely different, silly look from before.

“Steel Steel…”

Steel Treasure awkwardly put on the hat it had been holding, and quietly called out, indicating that it was also fine.

That’s good… Qiao Sang relaxed, and only then did she remember to observe her current location.

She scanned her surroundings, and towering trees came into view.

Humid and warm air, ground covered with dead branches and decaying leaves—everything indicated that she was most likely still in a Pet habitat…

Qiao Sang quickly accepted this reality, and based on her experience, she rapidly began to form hand seals.

It was too dangerous here; it would be safer to have Lu Bao by her side…

Soon, Lu Bao appeared within the orange-yellow star array.

What she didn’t know was that pairs of red eyes were currently staring intently at this place.

Most of the red eyes landed on Steel Treasure and then on the identification bracelet on its claws.

Many red eyes turned to anger.

Suddenly, Ya Bao’s ear twitched, and its eyes became sharp.

It opened its mouth and suddenly unleashed scorching flames towards the top of a tree.

Just as the flames were about to hit the tree, the leaves rustled, and a purple Pet flew out.

Then, a second, a third, a fourth, a fifth…

Subsequently, purple figures flew out from the surrounding trees.

In a short while, countless purple figures circled in the entire high sky.

The sky was almost completely covered, turning purple.

Holy crap… Qiao Sang looked up, her heart instantly turning cold.

It was over; she had just left the Mist Shadow Arc’s nest and now entered the Little Steel Falcon’s nest…

Huh? Wait a minute! Little Steel Falcon? Qiao Sang immediately thought of something and abruptly turned to look at Steel Treasure.