Super God Pet Shop

Chapter 699 Star Spirits

Seeing familiar faces, Su Ping was somewhat surprised and stood up, smiling, "It's good that you're all alright."

He then realized that the Holy Light Base City was extremely far from Longjiang and was not among the nine base cities in the unified defense line. It was normal for them to be forced to relocate here.

Thinking about their earlier vow to follow the Holy Light to the death... it really is tempting!

"Is this your pet shop?"

Shi Zhenxiang and Tongtong's attention was drawn to the interior decoration of the store. They were somewhat surprised. They already knew that Su Ping had a pet store, but they didn't expect that the scale of the store was not as big as they had imagined.

After all, with Su Ping being a top breeder and personally overseeing the pet shop, it would definitely be a paradise-level facility!

"Um."

Seeing the two innocent girls, Su Ping smiled.

Beside him, Vice President Lu Qiu wore a complicated expression.

He scrutinized Su Ping closely. Since Su Ping left the Holy Light last time, although only a few days had passed, many major events had occurred, each one shocking. For example, the destruction of Northern Europe and the Western Sea Continent was unbelievable, yet it was real.

The oppressive feeling of genocide once felt like a dream.

But now, it feels so close, so very close!

In Lu Qiu's eyes, Su Ping was no longer just a top-notch trainer.

Last time in the Holy Light Base City, Su Ping easily dealt with the Void Realm demon beast, demonstrating his terrifying power. Later, in the battle of the Star Whale Defense Line, Su Ping killed the Heavenly Fate Realm demon beast and saved the entire A-level base city with his own strength. There was even a video recording of this, which was transmitted to many major forces.

The Su Ping before them held a status even more prestigious than most legends.

Lu Qiu was, after all, the vice president of the Incubator Association, and he knew a little about things at the legendary level. He knew what the concept of the Heavenly Fate Realm was. That was why he felt so complicated when he faced Su Ping again.

Looking at Su Ping's friendly smile, Lu Qiu couldn't help but sigh deeply, feeling that he had been too blind to have such a powerful patron.

"Lu Qiu greets Mr. Su." Lu Qiu cupped his hands and said with great reverence.

His attitude stunned the three people beside him, including Shi Haochi and his daughter, who stared at him in astonishment.

They were so busy during this time that the Breeders Association received a surge in orders that they had no time to pay attention to other outside news. All they knew was that the world was in crisis and survival was at stake. Even the fees charged by the Breeders Association for breeding were reduced to the point that they were practically working for free.

Su Ping waved his hand and said, "We're all friends, no need to be so polite, come and sit down."

Lu Qiu was slightly taken aback, a surge of emotion welling up inside him. He said, "I've heard about Mr. Su's matter. Thank you, Mr. Su, for helping the younger generation last time. I've already met them."

Su Ping nodded. He didn't worry about the younger generation he had brought along last time; he left it all to Old Master Qin to handle.

"Have you all moved your Holy Light Base City to Longjiang?" Su Ping asked.

Lu Qiu nodded and then shook his head, appearing somewhat nervous and restrained: "At this critical moment in the world, our Pet Trainer Association has become an important force in the war effort. The members of the association have been divided into nine groups and assigned to the nine cities within the defense line to provide training services to the pet trainers in each base city, ensuring that their pets will be even more powerful before the great war arrives."

Su Ping suddenly realized and nodded, saying, "That's good too. Thank you for your hard work."

"This is all we should do. It's Mr. Su who is really working hard. You legends are the heroes who rushed to the front line." Lu Qiu waved his hand quickly, blushing slightly.

Upon hearing this, the father and his two daughters standing nearby were all stunned, their eyes widening in disbelief.

A legend? Su Ping?

They stared blankly at Su Ping, this young man before them was actually a legend?!

Is he a legend, or a top-tier breeder?!

Shi Zhenxiang and Tongtong were both breathing rapidly. What kind of monster was this guy? He used to freeload at their house, and now he's become a legend in the blink of an eye?

Shi Haochi was also taken aback, and only then did he understand why Lu Qiu had such an attitude.

Thinking of how Su Ping was turned away at the entrance of the Incubator Association, his heart pounded. Who would have thought that the boy who was mocked at the entrance back then would become a legend!

"I'm really not a legend..." Su Ping felt a little helpless and wanted to explain, but thinking of other people's reactions when he explained before, he decided to give up and not explain. Anyway, even if it's not poop, it's still yellow when you stuff sweet potatoes in your pants.

"Now that you've come to Longjiang, I feel relieved. If the outer walls of the defense line are breached and the outer walls of Longjiang are also broken down, and you have nowhere to run, then come here," Su Ping said to the group.

The group was stunned. Lu Qiu's expression changed slightly. Su Ping's current status was extraordinary, and the information he knew was far beyond what they could imagine. If even Su Ping said this, could the situation outside be worse than they knew?

"Mr. Su, will this beast tide really wipe us out?" Lu Qiu couldn't help but ask.

Su Ping glanced at him and nodded slightly: "Perhaps, but no matter what, there is no way out. We can only fight. Only by fighting to the death can we grasp the last glimmer of hope."

Lu Qiu's expression changed, and he was speechless.

Shi Haochi and the others also came to their senses and realized their current situation, and they were all somewhat bewildered.

At this moment, two figures walked in from outside. They were Tang Ruyan and Su Ping's apprentice, Zhong Lingtong.

"Hmm? Business?" Tang Ruyan was slightly surprised to see several people in the shop. She immediately put on her working-class persona and quickly stepped forward with a professional fake smile: "Welcome! What kind of service would you like? Our shop can breed, board, and sell pets, and we also sell rare pet food."

Shi Zhenxiang and Tongtong turned their heads and saw Tang Ruyan walking in. They widened their eyes slightly. Even the waitresses were beautiful?

As for Zhong Lingtong, who had a round face, they recognized her immediately. She was the apprentice Su Ping had taken in at the Master Trainer Conference.

Lu Qiu was stunned when he saw Tang Ruyan, his eyes widening in surprise.

The current young patriarch of the Tang family?!

He was dumbfounded.

The Tang family has changed dramatically. Not long ago, the Tang family crushed the other two major families, which caused quite a stir in the Asian continent. As one of the top forces, their Incubator Association naturally knew about this matter and had a complete understanding of its ins and outs.

After that incident, the young patriarch of the Tang family stepped out of the shadows and into the public eye, and no one dared to ignore him.

During this period, with the global war tense, the Tang family, as the leading family in the Asian continent, has a large number of battle pet masters and has placed many large orders with their pet trainer association, so they have been trading closely.

did not expect……

At this moment, in Su Ping's small shop, he actually saw the young patriarch of the number one family in Asia!

Moreover, her behavior... is that of a working-class person here?

The dignified head of a clan is actually just an employee?!

To Lu Qiu's stunned gaze, a sweet voice called out from the side, "Zhong Lingtong greets the Vice President and Master Shi."

Lu Qiu struggled to shift his gaze from Tang Ruyan to Zhong Lingtong, noticing that her round face had become even more plump, clearly indicating that she was well-nourished…

He breathed a sigh of relief; at least he had met a junior, so the pressure wasn't so great.

"It's Tongtong..." He smiled kindly. "Tongtong is learning nurturing techniques from Mr. Su. With Mr. Su's nurturing skills, Tongtong should be close to the master level by now."

Upon hearing this, Shi Haochi and his two daughters, who were standing nearby, were all startled.

Master level?

It hasn't been that long!

Seeing the gazes of the group, Zhong Lingtong's round face flushed red. She lowered her head shyly and said somewhat blankly, "I still have a lot to learn from my teacher. He said that I can only help battle pets master lightning-type skills at the moment. I can only be considered a ninth-tier trainer with some specialization. I'm still a long way from becoming a Saint..."

This is the Versailles!

Lu Qiu, Shi Haochi, and the others were dumbfounded, staring blankly at her.

A ninth-tier trainer who's only good at one thing but not the other? Only?!

Su Ping didn't think there was anything wrong with what Zhong Lingtong said. When his own understanding of the Thunder Dao reached the intermediate level, he passed on his low-level understanding of the Thunder Dao to her. Now, she can indeed help battle pets of various types to comprehend King-level Thunder-type skills. According to the test of the Breeder Association, this kind of training ability is considered to be that of a ninth-level breeder.

But the Holy Spirit must know how to inspire talents.

He currently only possesses the low-level Spirit Awakening Manual and has no intention of passing it on lightly.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Lu Qiu couldn't help but swallow hard and said, "You... you've already managed to get your battle pet to learn a ninth-tier skill?"

Zhong Lingtong nodded shyly, then explained, "But I can only comprehend lightning-based magic."

"..."

"..."

The group remained silent.

Damn it, it's good enough if you can even comprehend it. What do you mean you can only comprehend lightning-based magic?

Do you really want your battle pet to learn all the ninth-tier skills? If that's the case, it's ten or even a hundred times harder than becoming a Holy Spirit Breeder!

Sure enough... following monsters will eventually turn you into a monster! Lu Qiu thought to himself, feeling increasingly desolate.

He had made a promise with Su Ping that they would have their apprentices compete against each other when they met again, but now... he was instantly annihilated before they even had a chance to compete!

"You're here just in time," Su Ping said to Zhong Lingtong. "There are some basic things that I don't usually have time to teach you (and I don't know how). During this time, you can go with Elder Lu to help train the battle pets that need to go into battle. Learn through practice and experience..."

Zhong Lingtong was taken aback for a moment, then pleasantly surprised, and happily said, "Thank you, teacher!"

She was really feeling stifled with Su Ping.

She spends her days eating, drinking, and having fun. Occasionally, she needs to help Su Ping sweep the floor in the shop, but other than that, she doesn't need to do anything. Su Ping doesn't communicate with her much either.

As for teaching and learning... she could only rely on her own research. When she encountered something she didn't understand, she wanted to ask Su Ping, but she couldn't find him. Even if she did find him, he would dismiss her with a single sentence and tell her to figure it out herself.

Now, things are much better. She finally managed to grasp the peculiar lightning-based secrets in her mind from Su Ping, and she can pass them on to her battle pet. Now she finally has a place to put them to use!

Lu Qiu's lips twitched slightly. This little girl... at such a young age, she's already a top-tier trainer. If word got out, it would probably shock all those old guys in the association!

"I'll trouble you to take good care of her, Brother Lu," Su Ping said.

Lu Qiu snapped out of his daze and nodded quickly.

Beside them, the Shi father and daughter both looked constipated, their expressions complex and bewildered.

The girl before them was actually a top-notch nurturer—the goal they had pursued their entire lives!

……

After exchanging pleasantries, the Shi family father and daughter, along with Lu Qiu and Zhong Lingtong, left together.

Tang Ruyan was the only one left in the shop. Su Ping told her to go around and inquire about information outside whenever she had free time, as there was nothing in the shop that needed her help.

Tang Ruyan received the order and went to make the arrangements.

She can now mobilize the power of the Tang family, making her one of the top forces in the Asian continent, second only to the legendary ones!

Night was falling.

Su Ping was stationed in Longjiang, but occasionally he would leave Longjiang to go to the outer wall of the unified defense line. He saw that fewer and fewer people were migrating from the various outer gates, and knew that people in other places had basically all migrated.

Su Ping didn't know when the beast tide would arrive, so he could only wait. Even though the shop wasn't being upgraded, he didn't dare to enter the cultivation world rashly, for who knew if the beast tide would invade as soon as he entered.

He had no intention of waiting until humanity was utterly defeated before stepping in to save the world and becoming a legendary hero.

If a disaster really breaks out, he will definitely be the first person to rush to the front line.

His plan was to retreat when he could no longer hold on, quickly recuperate, and then continue killing.

Making a final appearance to save the world? That's something in novels, a fantasy. In the face of the current disaster, whether humanity can survive is still unknown!

"Are you free now? I have something I want to ask you."

High above the night sky, Su Ping, perched on Er Gou's back, took out his communicator. After some thought, he dialed a number to contact Gu Siping.

"Um?"

They had exchanged contact numbers at a previous meeting to facilitate communication during the upcoming battle, but Gu Siping was still very surprised to receive Su Ping's message at this moment.

According to his intelligence, the Asian continent region does not appear to have been attacked yet.

"What is it?" Gu Siping asked in a nonchalant tone.

Su Ping didn't care about the other party's attitude and said, "It's about the Skywalker and the Sky-Locking Array!"

He cut to the chase, saying, "This unified defense line division completely covers the Sky-Locking Array. This can't be a coincidence, can it? Tell me, what backup plans do you have? Now that things have come to this, I hope there are some secrets that people should know. At least with my status and combat power, I'm qualified to know, aren't I?"

Gu Siping's pupils contracted slightly.

"What Sky-Locking Formation? I don't know," he said in a deep voice.

Su Ping's eyes turned cold as he narrowed them: "It's pointless to keep dodging the issue now. You should know about the attack on Longjiang from the other side, right? I remember our mayor asked Fengta for help, so why didn't they send reinforcements? Aren't you afraid that Longjiang will be overthrown and the foundation of the formation will be shaken?"

Gu Siping fell silent for a few seconds before asking, "Who told you these things?"

"This is what we're talking about! What are you trying to get at me for?" Su Ping was somewhat annoyed, but didn't want to argue anymore, so he controlled his anger and said, "I'm considering whether or not to open this Ten Directions Heaven-Locking Array. If you don't explain it to me clearly, don't blame me for doing it myself!"

Gu Siping's expression changed slightly, and he angrily said, "What a joke! Do you know the consequences of opening the Heaven-Locking Divine Array? Nobody knows how concentrated the stellar energy sealed inside has become. Once this stellar energy is released, the evolution and mutation of those abyssal beasts will only accelerate, and our annihilation will be even faster!"

Su Ping sneered, "Not pretending anymore? I want to know why this divine array existed in the first place. Also, deep within the Abyss Corridor, there's another sealing divine array. What was it used to seal?"

"What?" Gu Siping was taken aback.

"Deep within the Abyss Corridor... the sealing array at the bottom?" He looked bewildered, frowning. "What did you say? You've been to the deepest part? There's a divine array there?"

Su Ping's voice was cold as he said, "You're supposed to be the number one person in the world, the leader of all legends, don't you think it's beneath you to play dumb like this?"

Gu Siping was also somewhat annoyed and alarmed, saying, "Watch your mouth. I've tolerated you time and time again. I do know about the Heaven-Locking Divine Array; it's the Peak Tower's top secret, so it's normal that I didn't tell you. But that sealing divine array deep in the Abyss Corridor you mentioned, I really don't know about it. Are you sure it exists?"

Su Ping frowned; judging from the other person's tone, it seemed they genuinely didn't know.

Otherwise, if the old man still pretends to be stupid after he has already said all that, it would be too shameless.

"If you don't know, then forget it. Tell me about this Heaven-Locking Divine Array. Why did it exist in the first place?" Su Ping said coldly.

At this moment, only Su Ping was on the communication line. Gu Siping, no longer bothering to pretend, said coldly, "I told you, this is the Peak Tower's top secret. You don't need to know. All you need to know now is how to withstand the beast tide. You don't need to worry about anything else!"

"Are you sure? If you don't tell me, I'll just open this divine array. You'll have to bear the consequences yourself!" Su Ping threatened openly.

Arrogant!

Gu Siping was furious, extremely angry.

This guy killed two people in the Peak Tower back then, publicly humiliating the Peak Tower, but he restrained himself. Now he dares to yell at him face to face!

However, recalling the video of Su Ping killing a Heavenly Fate Realm expert, and the extraordinary power displayed in that video, his eyes darkened. He said, "This divine array isn't something you can open as you please. All six base cities are already full of people. Do you intend to force them to relocate again? Try messing with them if you dare!"

"I told you, I'm not afraid of being infamous for eternity!" Su Ping scoffed disdainfully when he saw him threatening with his reputation.

If it really works and can save everyone, then let him do whatever he wants and bear the criticism. A true strong person has nothing to fear from the opinions of others.

"You're a complete scoundrel!" Gu Siping was so angry he wanted to curse. Was this guy some kind of petty thug? How come he didn't have any of the demeanor of a legend?

As a legend, who wouldn't want to be renowned worldwide, even after death, and be admired for all eternity?

But Su Ping is a madman who doesn't care about anything!

"Even if you make them relocate, you can't open the divine array without the key. Even if you destroy all those base cities, it's useless; you don't have the ability to destroy them!" Gu Siping said coldly, word by word.

Su Ping scoffed and said, "I know this divine formation cannot be destroyed by brute force by an ordinary Heavenly Fate Realm cultivator, but I have the key. I can break the formation. All I need is the blood of the Eightfold Bright Fire Bird and the head of the Rock-Hidden Demon Turtle..." He listed out the materials one by one, all of which were used to break the formation.

When Su Ping mentioned the Hidden Demon Turtle in the Rock, Gu Siping's expression changed drastically.

If it were just the Eightfold Bright Firebird, one could understand that Su Ping was confused, but the materials that followed were all used when breaking the formation. However, Su Ping did not report everything and kept something in reserve.

But judging from Su Ping's performance, he clearly knows all the materials and methods to break the formation!

Where on earth did this monster come from?!

He became a legend without making a sound, emerged out of nowhere with the appearance of a Heavenly Fate Realm cultivator, and now he knows how to break the divine array. This is too bizarre and terrifying!

Gu Siping suppressed his initial disdain for Su Ping, a hint of apprehension creeping into his expression. He took a deep breath and asked, "Who taught you how to break this formation?"

"none of your business?"

"..."

Gu Siping was on the verge of madness, but he held back and gritted his teeth, saying, "Fine, I'll tell you, but you absolutely cannot break the formation. Otherwise, Blue Star will truly be finished, and no one can save it!"

"You speak first," Su Ping said coldly.

Gu Siping gritted his teeth slightly and said, "This Heaven-Locking Divine Array was set up by the first peak master. The array was obtained from an ancient inheritance in a secret realm. This array can seal off a piece of heaven and earth and nurture a star spirit. Once a star spirit is nurtured, one can directly advance to the Starry Sky Realm!"

(End of this chapter)