Chapter 227 - 146: Shen Xuan’s New Guardian Beast

Chapter 227: Chapter 146: Shen Xuan’s New Guardian Beast

When the Ferocious Poisonous Ancient Toad is physically attacked, any contact with the toad venom it secretes will infect the attacker with its toxins.

Thanks to its immense size and tough hide, the Ferocious Poisonous Ancient Toad can be used as a Defensive Guardian Beast.

However, compared to other Defensive Guardian Beasts, the Ferocious Poisonous Ancient Toad’s defense is relatively weak.

The toad venom’s toxicity against the mind and soul is certainly a highlight.

But with the Order Beast, the Ten Thousand Corrosive Poison Mother, at his side, Shen Xuan had no need for the Ferocious Poisonous Ancient Toad’s offensive capabilities.

The third Guardian Beast that Ye Futu had pinned to the top was a rare Demon Spirit Element Guardian Beast.

However, after viewing the video data for this Guardian Beast, Zhong Yi discovered that this Demon Spirit Guardian Beast’s name was not the Purple Crystal Statue he was familiar with, but rather the Purple Diamond Statue.

Zhong Yi couldn’t help but ask Ye Futu out loud.

"Elder Ye, is this Guardian Beast’s name labeled incorrectly?"

"If I’m not mistaken, this Guardian Beast should be the Purple Crystal Statue, which is only found in Furnace City."

Ye Futu was somewhat surprised by Zhong Yi’s extensive knowledge; he even knew about a niche Guardian Beast like the Purple Crystal Statue.

"Lord Su Sheng, when the video of this Guardian Beast was recorded, the fin-like crystal cluster on its back wasn’t captured."

"The fin-like crystal cluster on this Guardian Beast’s back is more translucent, larger, and tougher than the cluster on a regular Purple Crystal Statue."

"This Purple Diamond Statue is likely a mutated variant of the Purple Crystal Statue. Even its Basic Skills have changed."

"The Purple Crystal Statue’s Basic Skill is called Stone Statue Power. In battle, it can absorb minerals to enhance its endurance and activate the petrifying toxins within its body."

"When this toxin adheres to the shell or skin of other life forms, it causes them to lose elasticity, petrifying and turning brittle."

"However, this mutated Purple Crystal Statue’s Basic Skill has changed from absorbing minerals to absorbing toxins."

"The stronger the toxins it absorbs, the greater its endurance becomes, and the more effectively it can activate its internal petrifying toxins."

"Furthermore, experiments have shown that after absorbing high-Quality toxins, the Purple Diamond Statue’s Defense Power is also boosted."

"In terms of defense alone, the Purple Crystal Statue ranks in the top tier among Defensive Guardian Beasts of all attributes."

"And among the relatively rare Defensive Poison Attribute Guardian Beasts, it is definitively top-tier."

"After its mutation, the Purple Diamond Statue’s basic Defense Ability is stronger than that of the Purple Crystal Statue."

Zhong Yi nodded at Ye Futu’s explanation, while Shen Xuan’s eyes grew brighter the more he heard.

’This Purple Diamond Statue can absorb toxins for an all-around boost in battle, and its own toxins have a defense-breaking effect.’

’While taking damage on the front lines, it can also coordinate attacks with the Ten Thousand Corrosive Poison Mother.’

’That would make it easier for the Ten Thousand Corrosive Poison Mother to use its silk threads to inject toxins into enemies whose defenses are weakened by petrification.’

In terms of toxin potency, nothing from other Poison Attribute Guardian Beasts could compare to the toxins released by the Ten Thousand Corrosive Poison Mother, an Order Beast.

The toxins released by the Ten Thousand Corrosive Poison Mother, imbued with the Power of Rules, would be the best possible supplement for the Purple Diamond Statue in battle.

Shen Xuan felt this Purple Diamond Statue was a perfect fit for him, but he didn’t say anything.

For one, Shen Xuan deferred to Zhong Yi’s judgment.

For another, he saw that the Purple Diamond Statue cost a staggering Ten Thousand Potential Points to acquire.

The price was far too high!

Zhong Yi was also strongly inclined to have Shen Xuan form a Contract with this Purple Diamond Statue.

However, Zhong Yi wasn’t in a rush. He looked over all the Defensive Poison Attribute Guardian Beasts that Ye Futu hadn’t selected.

Finally, Zhong Yi spoke to Ye Futu.

"Elder Ye, I’m interested in acquiring this Purple Diamond Statue. However, before I commit, I need to see it in person to make my final decision."

"Could you arrange that?"

Hearing this, Ye Futu quickly replied.

"Lord Su Sheng, within the Celestial Destiny Society of every Heroic City in our Xin Xia Federation, there’s a Teleportation Array used specifically for transporting items."

"This Teleportation Array can be used to send Storage Pouches. Since you’re thinking of acquiring the Purple Diamond Statue, I can have it brought over immediately for your personal inspection."

"I’ll go arrange for the Purple Diamond Statue to be brought over. In the meantime, I’ve also compiled the list of Light and Dark Dual Attributes Production-type Guardian Beasts and materials for you."

"You can start looking through them. Please give me a moment."

After Ye Futu left, Zhong Yi turned and saw the longing mixed with conflict in Shen Xuan’s eyes.

Zhong Yi smiled and said to Shen Xuan.

"Ah Xuan, it’s incredibly rare to find a Guardian Beast that suits you so perfectly!"

"If we raise this Purple Diamond Statue, your overall combat ability will at least double."

"We’ll take a look at the Purple Diamond Statue in person shortly. If it’s just as Elder Ye described, we’ll acquire it."

Shen Xuan knew that even though he couldn’t participate in the First Level Divine Origin Slaughter Secret Realm, he would be competing in the Second Level Divine Origin Slaughter Secret Realm later.

With that in mind, he absolutely could not miss out on this Purple Diamond Statue.

’I am Zhong Yi’s Servant. Becoming stronger is so I’ll have the chance to protect him in the future.’

Realizing this, Shen Xuan no longer felt conflicted about Zhong Yi spending Ten Thousand Potential Points on him.

His heart filled with warmth and gratitude!

Bai Chen had been about to say that if Zhong Yi and Shen Xuan couldn’t find a suitable Defensive Poison Attribute Guardian Beast in the Celestial Destiny Society’s Treasure Vault, he could help them look elsewhere.

Now, seeing how interested both Zhong Yi and Shen Xuan were in the Purple Diamond Statue, Bai Chen decided against mentioning it.

As Zhong Yi looked over the Guardian Beasts and materials of the Light and Darkness attributes, he discovered a plant-type Guardian Beast called the Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower.

This Light Attribute Guardian Beast, the Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower, possessed no combat ability, but was considered a low-tier auspicious item for decorating courtyards.

The Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower, much like the Re-rooting grown by the Sunlight Thorn, could absorb sunlight during the day and release it at night.

It was like a small, artificial sun.

If a Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower was planted near a fountain, or if the air humidity reached a certain level, then when it released its light at night, a rainbow would form above it.

It was precisely because the Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower could be used as an auspicious decoration that this Guardian Beast, with no practical combat strength, sold for 600 Potential Points.

There were six Sunshine Rainbow Sunflowers currently in stock, and Zhong Yi acquired all of them without a second thought.

To others, the Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower was just an auspicious decoration for a courtyard.

But for Zhong Yi, the sunlight released by the Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower at night could help his Sun Wheel Thorns rapidly increase its Tier and Quality.

This, in turn, would simultaneously boost the strength of the Thorny Sparrow Hunter and the Treasure Guarding Dragon Pot.

Since Zhong Yi had encountered a Guardian Beast that could accelerate the growth of his Sun Wheel Thorns, he naturally wouldn’t pass it up.

Besides the Sunshine Rainbow Sunflower, Zhong Yi also saw a stalk of Extreme Night Jade Dew.

Extreme Night Jade Dew was a succulent plant that could absorb Dark Energy and convert it into Night Power before releasing it.

If the Blood Rope Armor Insect was a fortuitous opportunity for Hong Ji...

...then this stalk of Extreme Night Jade Dew was a similar opportunity for Qin Ruyue.

The dew secreted by the Extreme Night Jade Dew was an excellent material to help the Night-Cutting Spider advance toward the Immortal Tier.

On a daily basis, the Extreme Night Jade Dew could also help the Night-Cutting Spider use the Mysterious Night Rule by directly converting the Dark Energy within its body into Night Power, replenishing the Rule’s energy.

Zhong Yi had thought highly of Qin Ruyue’s abilities even before bringing her under his command.

Now, Qin Ruyue had become one of the Bizarre that Zhong Yi controlled with his Hundred-Eyed Moon Demon.

Given that Qin Ruyue possessed her own Rule Authority and wielded an Emperor’s Tool, Zhong Yi had every reason to cultivate her meticulously.

Among all the Mythical Tier experts under his command, Qin Ruyue was the one closest to reaching the Immortal Tier.

Zhong Yi urgently needed an Immortal Tier expert to anchor his forces.

After selecting the Extreme Night Jade Dew, Zhong Yi didn’t bother looking at any other available materials or Guardian Beasts.

For Zhong Yi, this trip to the Celestial Destiny Society had been exceptionally fruitful.